Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Why was Rio Ferdinand banned for 8 months in January 2004?

  1. He failed a drug test

  2. Because he missed a routine drug test

  3. He punched a fan during a match

  4. He assaulted a referee

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rio Ferdinand received an 8-month ban for missing a scheduled drug test in September 2003, not for failing a test. The ban was controversial because he claimed he forgot due to moving houses, but anti-doping rules are strict about missing tests.