Behind the verdict lay deficiencies in the documentation of a dispensation application from Aivi Luik's former club, Italian Pomigliano.
The case never needed to be tried in the sports arbitration court (Cas). The Italian anti-doping agency, Nado Italia, acknowledged the mistake and reached an agreement with Luik and her legal team.
The Australian center-back says that her lawyer Alexis Schoeb has helped her and shown commitment to the situation.
He really wanted to take on the fight. I'm so glad we fought and reached this result. I owe him so much, says Luik to the newspaper.
Luik's three-month suspension made her miss the Olympic Games and a large part of the autumn in Häcken. In October, she was back on the pitch.
It was really tough. But I also experienced enormous support. It was overwhelming.
