Peru's top striker and captain Paolo Guerrero on Friday denied rumors that he would quit the national team in case his legal status does not change.
Via social media, Guerrero announced he will never stop playing for the Inca country.
"I just saw a fake news story based on rumors (…) I would never rule out the possibility of representing my country," the Predator posted.
"I want to play for my squad!" he added.
"I will continue on the path of truth, proving my innocence," the Peruvian soccer icon concluded.
Guerrero case
In order to
seek acquittal, the player's defense appealed the decision last January.
Last Monday, CAS decided to increase Guerrero's suspension from 6 to 14 months, thus leaving him out of the sporting mega-event.
President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will support Guerrero. The athlete's defense team will appeal to the Swiss Federal Court to have the doping ban annulled.
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