If everything goes as planned by his lawyers, Paolo Guerrero should return to the 'green' at the end of February. The arguments that FIFA had to deliver to the defense of the '9' will arrive no later than Monday. And that delay becomes a mitigating factor to request that the case be resolved immediately.
As soon as the document is sent to the TAS, complying with due process, the case of the striker of the Peruvian National Team goes to the final instance. Spanish Juan de Dios Crespo, the scorer's lawyer, told Depor that he is likely to win, as his innocence has already been proven.
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"It is clear that there is not only a sporting damage, but also an economic one. Paolo Guerrero is right to expect the sanction to be annulled, and we are confident that the TAS will do it promptly," he said.
Good precedents
Crespo, along with Brazilians Pedro Fida and Bichara Neto, will travel with the player to Switzerland when the TAS notifies the date of the hearing. The three specialists have years of experience working at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
In addition, they know in detail the case law to release Paolo Guerrero, who is training to maintain his physical condition. Everything is in his favor.
THE STEPS TO FOLLOW
1. Analyze the arguments. FIFA. The arguments that motivated the FIFA six-month suspension will be thoroughly studied. The weak points of the resolution will be emphasized.
2. Send the appeal document. The striker's defense will have 10 days to lodge a complaint against FIFA before the TAS. The strategy will be strengthened in the presentation of this appeal in Switzerland.
3. Wait for the date of the hearing. The six-month suspension harms Paolo. In that sense, the lawyers will request a speedy hearing as soon as the appeal for acquittal is filed.
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