Mexico five test positive

THE Mexico Football Federation have suspended five members of their Gold Cup squad after they tested positive for clembuterol.

Antonio Naelson, Christian Bermudez, Edgar Duenas, Francisco Javier Rodriguez and Guillermo Ochoa all failed a test at a pre-tournament training camp.

CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer said a meeting of the Gold Cup's organising committee will meet today to discuss the issue and rule on whether Mexico can call replacements into their squad.

Despite the controversy, Mexico beat Cuba 5-0 yesterday.

It has been suggested that tainted meat could be to blame for the quintet's positive results. FIFA and CONCACAF have been notified of the test results.

If the players are proven guilty, they will face bans that could range from six months to two years.