Millions at stake: Vuskovic continues to fight doping ban | OneFootball

Even three years after his doping ban, Mario Vuskovic continues to fight against the wheels of justice. His lawyers are considering a possible step.

The long and rocky road of Mario Vuskovic is not yet over. According to a Bild report, the HSV defender, banned for EPO doping, has initiated the next step in the legal battle against his four-year ban. An earlier return to the football field is not the issue. Rather, it is about the legal proceedings of the past three years.

After the Swiss Federal Court, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) now also has the case on the table. There, the judges are examining whether the professional was treated fairly in the previous proceedings with the DFB, the CAS, and the Swiss authorities.

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Vuskovic's conviction could be reviewed

Vuskovic is supported by a Berlin legal team that is already working on further legal options. In the future, even a German civil court could review the DFB's conviction. This step only became possible after a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice in August.

Anyway, the sporting damage for the former HSV favorite is already enormous: Vuskovic will miss almost four years in total, which not only led to missed bonuses but also to failed transfers that could have potentially allowed the Croatian a significant salary increase. If Vuskovic wins in one of the still open proceedings, he could therefore claim damages in the millions.

The outcome is still open, and an end to the case is not in sight. ECtHR proceedings often take years. However, Vuskovic and his team do not want to rest until all legal options are exhausted. Meanwhile, there is slowly light at the end of the tunnel in sporting terms: In about a year, the 23-year-old will be allowed to officially train with the team again. In November 2026, a return to competitive play is also possible.

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