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Sampdoria striker Francesco Flachi could face a two-year ban from football after a second urine sample revealed he had tested positive for cocaine.

The 31-year-old tested positive after a 2-0 defeat at home to Inter in Serie A on January 28 and was immediately suspended, and now the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has confirmed Flachi’s test after examining a ‘B’ sample.

Flachi now faces a hearing with CONI’s anti-doping commission in the next two weeks and he could face up to a two-year ban from the game.

Flachi was banned for two months by the Italian football federation (FIGC) last September for his role in an illegal gambling ring.

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