Peru President meets with Paolo Guerrero to show his solidarity

10:19 | Lima, May. 16.

President Martin Vizcarra met with Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero —who was ruled out of the World Cup after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) increased a doping ban against him introduced last November.

During the meeting —held at Lima's Government Palace on Tuesday— the Head of State extended his sympathy and that of the nation to the Flamengo forward for the recent CAS decision.

In a post on Twitter, Vizcarra included the hashtag #ContigoCapitán and stated the ruling —announced on Monday— constitutes an unjust decision against the national soccer team captain.

Hoy recibí a nuestro capitán, Paolo Guerrero, para expresarle mi solidaridad y la del pueblo peruano ante esta injusta decisión del TAS. #ContigoCapitán pic.twitter.com/gon65EJA2G
— Martín Vizcarra (@MartinVizcarraC) 16 de mayo de 2018

The decision of imposing a 14-month period of ineligibility on Guerrero prevents him from playing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

Last December, FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspended the striker for one year after analyzing the adverse analytical result of the anti-doping test conducted on him following a Qualifiers match against Argentina in October.

Later, it decided to reduce such suspension to 6 months, which would have allowed the sportsman to join the Inca team that will participate in the 2018 World Cup.

In order to seek acquittal, the 34-year-old player's defense appealed the decision last January.

Yet, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) requested the sanction to be extended for up to two years.

Last Monday, CAS decided to increase Guerrero's suspension from 6 to 14 months, thus leaving him out of the sporting mega-event.

As is known, Peru —last November— managed to qualify for a World Cup tournament after 36 years.

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Published: 5/16/2018

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