Barry Bonds shares feelings of athletes suspected of steroid use

Barry Bonds knows what an athlete experiences, if he/she is targeted by the government and anti-doping officials. He realizes what this individual feels. That’s why the former professional baseball player is able to sympathize and support sportspeople accused of doping. Thus, Barry Bonds supports the former American cyclist Lance Armstrong.
During an interview a reporter asked Barry Bonds about troubles of Lance Armstrong connected with doping suspicions. The former baseball player showed his admiration towards the cyclist. He stated that Lance Armstrong was the most brilliant cyclist that has ever been in the sport of cycling.
Undoubtedly, Barry Bonds realizes what he says. He knows what it means to be a good cyclist. After he retired from baseball, he became a cyclist. He participated in several competitions successfully. Being a cyclist, Barry Bonds sees that this sport has the same issues like baseball. He comprehends that cyclists are targeted by the government and anti-doping officers like professional baseball players.
Both Lance Armstrong and Barry Bonds were suspected of doping. They were pursued by federal prosecutors and anti-doping officers.
Federal prosecutors accused Barry Bonds of lying about application of banned drugs and obstruction of justice. They couldn’t prove that the sportsperson lied about administration of prohibited medications. But feds claimed 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 target the cyclist. The USADA claimed that Lance Armstrong had been applying prohibited substances 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 won at these events.
However Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his titles, Americans continue to respect him. They claim that he is the most splendid cyclist of all times. Lance Armstrong’s sponsors haven’t refused to support his cancer charity. The former cyclist helps people to fight against cancer. Thus, numerous individuals are thankful. They will always remember what Lance Armstrong has done for them.
Barry Bonds’ reputation has been spoiled by suspicions related to intake of banned drugs. 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 accusations and he will be claimed to be a baseball star.