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This is from the BBC Sport website, quoting Alex Ferguson responding to the news that 34 year old Rio Ferdinand has been recalled to in the England World Cup
Sir Alex Ferguson says he was "as surprised as anyone" about Rio Ferdinand's recall into the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers.
But he stressed the 34-year-old will only be released after consultation with the Manchester United club doctor. "I was as surprised as anyone when I heard," Ferguson said.
"I need to speak to the [United] doctor because we prepare Ferdinand in a certain way and there are treatments he has to go through."
Change the sport and the context slightly of the last sentence:
This is a quote from David Brailsford, responding to the news that 32 year old Bradley Wiggins has been selected to ride for Team GB in the World Championships. [following his injury 4 weeks ago]
"I need to speak to the [Team Sky] doctor because we prepare Bradley in a certain way and there are treatments he has to go through."
So, what's the difference? The first seems to have aroused no suspicion of doping whatsover. Currently, there are 480 comments at the foot of the article.
The second if was true, would be seen as a blatant admission of doping within Team Sky, generating a scandal almost equal to that of Dopestrong and would have Paul Kimmage calling for a public execution at the Tower.
Why is one acceptable and the other, not?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21803149