Italy's Ruggero Marzoli has been disqualified by the Italian cycling federation (FCI) for six months for his involvement in the Oil for Drugs investigation invol💮ving 💧Doctor Carlo Santuccione. The 32 year-old will be able to return to racing October 17.

Despite an appeal made on March 31 to the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI), the FCI appeals co🌳mmission ruled, "he is liable for frequenting Doctor Carlo Santuccione, limited and without membership ... therefore it is considered guilty of attempted use of prohibited substances and a sanction is imposed."

to cooperate with CONI prosecutors in the investigation dating back to 2004. Another Italian, 2007 Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca, served a this last winter for his relationship with Santuccione. For more details on the Oil for Drugs, read and .