Source: Daily_Mail
Former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz has touchline ban lifted
Former Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has had his six-month ban for allegedly disrupting an anti-doping testing session before last year's World Cup lifted on appeal.[LNB]The Portuguese Anti-Doping Authority handed down the suspension last August after an incident with three of their doping control officers at the Portugal training camp in May.[LNB]Queiroz, the former Real Madrid coach who had two spells as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Old Trafford, was sacked as Portugal coach two days after a surprise 1-0 defeat to Norway in Euro 2012 qualifying last September.[LNB] Wise heads: Queiroz (left) with United boss Sir Alex Ferguson during his time at Old Trafford [LNB]The Court of Arbitration for Sport today ruled that the former Manchester United assistant's conduct had not 'disturbed the sample collection process or the work of the anti-doping officers.'[LNB]But the panel did brand his behaviour 'unacceptable.'[LNB]The CAS ruling said: 'After their arrival, the anti-doping officers were approached by Mr Queiroz. Following a discussion, the anti-doping officers left to continue the anti-doping control and, as he was walking away Mr Queiroz uttered some very distasteful and sexually descriptive comments regarding the mother of the ADoP president.'[LNB] United together: Former favourite Ronaldo (left) and current Red Devils star Nani both worked under Queiroz[LNB]CAS said no players were directly involved in the incident and there was 'no evidence that Mr Queiroz' behaviour was intended to disturb the doping control.'[LNB]The ruling said Queiroz 'did not dispute the fact that his comments were both inappropriate and offensive.'[LNB]He announced his intention to appeal against his suspension later that month, meaning he was free to work until the appeal hearing.[LNB] Man United alerted after De Rossi weighs up summer exit from RomaManchester United lining up ?3m deal for Chilean teenage sensation All the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Carlos Queiroz Places: Portugal, Norway
