The president of the Spanish Sports Council (CSD), Miguel Cardenal, has spoken to the president of the Spanish Basketball Association (FEB) to investigate the possibility of taking legal action against the Le Monde blogger who insinuated that Pau Gasol has been doping.

"We're going to work hard so that when someone does something so morally reprehensible, they have to answer for it in court", stated Cardenal.

"Gasol is a colossus, a giant, a role model for our country and our sport", added Cardenal. "He has countless tests in Spain and abroad, it's unimaginable to think these claims have an ounce of truth. The prestige of Spanish sport is in the balance".