A hard blow for Costa Rica's World Cup plans, no doubt. However, the case is under investigation and FIFA hasn't determined a sanction for the player yet.
ZURICH (AP) Four weeks before the World Cup, Costa Rica defender Orlando Galo has been suspended by FIFA after testing positive for an anabolic steroid and is set to miss the tournament. FIFA said Saturday that Galo “has been provisionally suspended and the usual procedure has been opened.”
Costa Rica midfielder Orlando Galo faces missing the World Cup after FIFA said on Saturday that he has been provisionally suspended for a doping violation.
Costa Rica kick off their World Cup campaign on Nov. 23 against Spain.