Former Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz wins appeal against ban

Former Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has won his appeal against the ban he received for insulting anti-doping agents, and which led to his sacking last year, the court of arbitration for sport said on Wednesday.

Queiroz was suspended by the Portuguese anti-doping agency for six months in August after insulting anti-doping officials during their surprise visit to Portugal''s training camp in May before the World Cup.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) fired Queiroz in September and replaced him with former Sporting coach Paulo Bento.

CAS described those comments in its ruling as "unacceptable" but concluded his behaviour had not disturbed the work of the anti-doping officers.

The coach, who had two years left on his contract when he was dismissed, said last year he would demand compensation from the FPF if his appeal was successful.