Paolo Guerrero experienced one of the most difficult moments of his career when he received a negative analysis result after an anti-doping test. He did manage to play in the 2018 World Cup in Russia Peruvian teamThe “Predator” endured an ordeal during the trial to prove his innocence.
Paolo Guerrero spoke about the doping case that kept him away from the courts
In an interview with Jesús Alzamora, Paolo Guerrero He gave details about the situation he went through during the doping case. Initially, He said it was difficult not to enjoy the sport he loves most and admitted he couldn't imagine playing in the World Cup.
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“It was terrible for me to stop playing football, not being able to play my favorite sport, not being able to go near a stadium or train at a club. I couldn't imagine playing in a World Cup, even though my lawyers told me so.” “I realize I had to play because they're going to give me a deferral,” he said.
Furthermore, he remembered the good gesture of the captains of Australia, Denmark and France to allow him to play in the biggest festival of football. “A good initiative. I think they acted with a lot of humanity, but my situation is different, I'm being judged for something I didn't do. I was always professional,” he added.
Paolo Guerrero and his planning for 2024
Paolo Guerrero had a great year with LDU. The 40-year-old striker won the Ecuadorian Pro League and the Copa Sudamericana. Unfortunately, he has not renewed his bond with the Ecuadorian team and is looking for a new club.
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By the way, when he arrived at Lima airport, TV Perú asked him about his future and the “Predator” had a unique answer. “I'm waiting for a proposal to come in, something concrete, well. A project that consists of winning an international cup. (I want) the coach not to believe that football is played on PlayStation,” he commented.