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Ferdinand hair-test to prove his innocence

AFP, March, 2004

LONDON (AFP) — England defender Rio Ferdinand will appeal against his eight-month suspension for missing a drugs test by producing a hair sample which he claims will prove he never took drugs.

Newspapers reported Friday the Manchester United defender hopes the new evidence will clear him.

The 25-year-old started his ban in January and Ferdinand's appeal will be heard next Thursday and Friday.

Tests on hair can reveal whether a person has taken recreational drugs and some, but not all, performance-enhancing drugs. ...

 

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