Argentina's Gomez attributes positive doping test to his son's cough syrup

Argentina forward Alejandro Gomez has blamed a failed doping test on his son's cough syrup after Serie A club Monza announced a two-year ban on their World Cup winner on Friday.

The 35-year-old was banned by FIFA after terbutaline, a drug used to treat bronchospasm, was discovered in his sample, according to Monza.

However, Gomez stated on Instagram on Sunday, "I have never used, nor ever had any intention (of) using doping methods."

"The alleged infringement stems from the presence of terbutaline in my system as a result of accidentally, involuntarily and unintentionally receiving a spoonful of my toddler's cough syrup by mistake.

"It should be pointed out, however, that the therapeutic use of terbutaline is permitted for professional athletes and that it does not in any way improve performance in football."

The sample was collected in October 2022, while Gomez was playing for La Liga club Sevilla.

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