Barry Bonds expresses compassion for sportspersons prosecuted by anti-doping agencies

Barry Bonds knows what a sportsperson experiences, if he/she is targeted by feds and anti-doping officers. He understands what this individual feels. That’s why the former professional baseball player is able to sympathize and support sportspersons accused of doping. So, Barry Bonds supports the cyclist Lance Armstrong.
During an interview a reporter asked Barry Bonds about troubles of Lance Armstrong linked with doping suspicions. The former baseball player showed his admiration towards the cyclist. He stated that Lance Armstrong was the greatest cyclist that has ever been in the sport of cycling.
Undoubtedly, Barry Bonds realizes what he says. He realizes what it means to be a good cyclist. After Barry Bonds retired from baseball, he became a cyclist. He took part in some competitions successfully. Being a cyclist, he sees that this sport has the same issues like baseball. He understands that cyclists are pursued by federal prosecutors and anti-doping officers like professional baseball players.
Both Lance Armstrong and Barry Bonds were suspected of doping. They were prosecuted by feds and anti-doping officers.
Feds accused Barry Bonds of lying about administration of prohibited products and obstruction of justice. They couldn’t prove that the athlete lied about administration of banned preparations. But feds affirmed that he was guilty of obstructing justice. The former baseball player decided to appeal the decision of the court.
As for Lance Armstrong, the government dropped the case against him. But the USADA continued to prosecute the cyclist. The USADA claimed that Lance Armstrong had been using prohibited medicines throughout his cycling career. The cyclist decided to discontinue fighting against accusations of the anti-doping agency. He forfeited his Tour de France titles and money he had received at these events.
Although Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his titles, Americans continue to respect him. They claim that he is the most brilliant cyclist of all times. Lance Armstrong’s sponsors haven’t stopped to support his cancer charity. The former cyclist helps people to combat cancer. So, many individuals are thankful. They will always remember what Lance Armstrong has done for them.
Barry Bonds’ reputation has been destructed by accusations linked with administration of banned substances. The former baseball player thinks that his achievements during the baseball career are more significant than the accusations. He believes that people will forget about the suspicions and he will be considered to be a baseball star.