Veteran Vasco da Gama striker Romario has been banned for four months after testing positive for banned substance finasteride.
Earlier this month, 41-year-old Romario called a press conference at which he announced he had tested positive for the substance following the 2-2 Campeonato Brasileiro draw between Vasco and Palmeiras on October 28.
The former Brazil star claimed he was using finasteride to treat hair loss and although it is the active ingredient in anti-baldness drug Propecia, the drug is banned by the World Anti-Doping Code because it can mask the use of anabolic steroids.
The Supreme Court of Sporting Justice (STJD) met Tuesday and decided to give Romario the minimum ban of 120 days.
The former Brazil star claimed he was using finasteride to treat hair loss and although it is the active ingredient in anti-baldness drug Propecia, the drug is banned by the World Anti-Doping Code because it can mask the use of anabolic steroids.
The Supreme Court of Sporting Justice (STJD) met Tuesday and decided to give Romario the minimum ban of 120 days.
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