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Tracce di doping su otto giocatori tunisini del campionato mondiale di calcio

The article reports that eight Tunisian football players tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, during the World Cup. The The Times cited this finding, noting that clenbuterol is commonly used in Mexican livestock farming to improve meat quality by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat. The article suggests that the players likely consumed contaminated meat from a restaurant in Monterrey, Mexico, rather than using the drug intentionally to enhance performance. It explains that both WADA and FIFA have established protocols to account for such cases, allowing for non-positive doping tests if clenbuterol levels are below certain thresholds. Historical data supports this, including instances at the 2011 Under-17 World Cup where 109 players across 19 teams tested positive for clenbuterol, with approximately 30% of hotel-served meats being contaminated. Notable cases include cyclist Alberto Contador, who attempted to blame contaminated beef for a positive test but was still penalized. The Tunisian Football Association has been informed of ongoing investigations, though Tunisia’s team suffered three decisive losses during the tournament.

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