Blatter backs Mexico leniency over doping

FMF disciplinary chief Alfonso Sabater said on Friday the body would not sanction the players because they had ingested the banned substance accidentally by eating tainted meat.

"We're totally in agreement with the decision taken, we've contacted WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)... we have a copy of the report," Blatter told a news conference in Pachuca on Saturday.

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