Center-back Mamadou Saho was suspended from football in April 2016 after a fat-burning substance was found in his body during an illegal drug test.

The French center back then played for Liverpool and missed the Europa League final against Sevilla due to a preliminary 30-day ban, although later investigation showed that the higenamine found in the player's body was not on the banned list.

After that, Sakho demanded a serious financial compensation from the World Anti-Doping Agency in the amount of ? 13 million, as this situation negatively affected his reputation and that of his brand..

Despite the fact that WADA representatives initially denied their guilt, they have now apologized to the Frenchman and agreed to pay him the amount for the damage caused, but its size has not been specified.

" WADA acknowledges that Mr. Saho did not violate UEFA's anti-doping rules, did not cheat, did not intend to gain any advantage and acted in good faith. "

" To show the sincerity of this apology, WADA agreed with its insurers to pay Mr. Sakho a significant amount of damage and incur some of the costs, "