UCI could appeal Pellizotti case

Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas - Doimo)

Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas - Doimo) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has not ruled out taking the Pellizotti case to the court of arbitration for sport (CAS) once they have the full documentation from the Italian court that dropped the doping charges against him.

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