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Jorginho faces doping test review, but no suspension is confirmed

Jorginho faces doping test review, but no suspension is confirmed

A journalist says Flamengo midfielder Jorginho had an adverse result in a Conmebol doping test.

The claim was made on Friday, but neither Conmebol nor Flamengo has officially confirmed the case.

A second sample is due to be tested on Tuesday to check the initial result; the substance and the match linked to the sample have not been disclosed.

A positive first result is not itself a final ruling, and Jorginho would have a chance to present his defence.

The Brazilian code sets a two-year base suspension for a banned substance, or four years if the conduct was intentional, though the applicable rules and outcome have not been established.

The journalist cited a possible ban of six months to two years, which differs from that code's stated base penalty.

No punishment has been confirmed, and the case must go through further review before any decision.

Jorginho is a key Flamengo midfielder, so a long absence could affect the team's plans.

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Thiago AsmarJournalist
Jorginho was caught in the Conmebol doping test. A second-sample analysis will be carried out this Tuesday and, if confirmed, the punishment could range from six months to two years for Jorginho.
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It was not the doping test from that last game, from yesterday. But Jorginho was caught and a second-sample analysis will be carried out on Tuesday.
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