Peruvian national team's top striker and captain Paolo Guerrero on Thursday morning arrived at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to defend himself over an adverse anti-doping test result following a Qualifiers match against Argentina in 2017.
"The fears we do not face become our limits,"
Guerrero posted on Facebook before heading to CAS.
"I hold my head high, eager to go back to where I am happy," he added.
In order to
seek full acquittal, Guerrero's attorneys on January 29 officially submitted an appeal to CAS —the third and last option available to the player in this whole process.
Peruvian soccer fans expect Guerrero to become part of the Inca team, which will compete at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Fans
A group of around 20 Peruvians gathered outside CAS facilities to express their support and affection to the 34-year-old player.
Wearing red-white jerseys, scarves, and caps, supporters chanted "Paolo is innocent."