Papu Gomez’s positive doping test did not cause superstar Lionel Messi’s Argentina team to be stripped of the World Cup championship title.

Recently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed that Argentina midfielder Papu Gomez tested positive for a banned substance. The 35-year-old player took a test in November 2022, right before the 2022 World Cup, and was found to have doping.

At this time, Gomez faces a 2-year ban and may be stripped of the 2022 World Cup and 2022 Europa League titles he won with Sevilla.

Midfielder Papu Gomez was found positive for a banned substance in a sample taken in November 2022.

Many people are concerned that Argentina’s World Cup championship could be affected after Papu Gomez’s case. However, this scenario is very unlikely.

Article 11 of the Anti-Doping Code stipulates: “If more than 2 members of a sports team are found to have violated anti-doping regulations when participating in an event, the event’s organizing committee must impose a penalty. appropriate penalty such as deduction of points, exclusion from the event or other penalty”.

Thus, the risk of being stripped of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup title only appears when “more than 2 members” are involved in doping while the event is taking place. At the 2022 World Cup, Papu Gomez also did not contribute much. The 35-year-old only started two matches in the tournament, one in the group stage and one in the round of 16.

Argentina’s 2022 World Cup championship is not affected after midfielder Papu Gomez was found positive for doping