Peruvian top striker Paolo Guerrero was cleared to play at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup after the Swiss Federal Court on Thursday agreed to lift the 14-month ban imposed on him by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The Guerrero story had a happy ending for Peru's national team and coach Ricardo Gareca, who will be able to call on his star striker for Russia 2018.
Thus, the Swiss court accepted Guerrero's request to interrupt the ban.
Guerrero case
The star's defense demonstrated —with evidence— that he had never used cocaine (banned by FIFA).
In order to
seek acquittal, the player's defense appealed the decision last January.
As is known, the Peruvian met with
FIFA President Gianni Infantino early last week. At the meeting, the striker unsuccessfully sought amnesty from FIFA's top official.
Lastly, Guerrero's legal team submitted an appeal to the Swiss Federal Court to suspend the ban imposed on the Peruvian icon.
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Published: 5/31/2018