The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is appealing the reduction of a doping ban to young Brazilian striker Jobson.
The 22-year-old Jobson was initially banned for two years by Brazil's top sports tribunal after he tested positive for cocaine in two dope tests after Brazilian league matches in late 2009. However, the tribunal last year reduced the suspension to six months after the player appealed.
WADA told The Associated Press in an e-mail on Tuesday that it ''decided to exercise its independent right of appeal'' to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. It said the case is pending before CAS.
Jobson, who publicly acknowledged a drug addiction, was playing for Botafogo when he failed the tests. He has been signed by Atletico Mineiro for the 2011 season.
