"Millions of compatriots have united with me, in thousands of different ways but with one common denominator; their undying affection."

Thursday's announcement prompted celebrations in Peruvian capital Lima, where football fans gathered outside the home of Guerrero's mother, Dona Peta.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said Guerrero had called him personally to thank him for his support.

"I appreciate the kindness of Paolo Guerrero," Vizcarra told Canal N. "At 7:30am he called me from Switzerland to personally confirm the news. And I have given my congratulations and I have also sent the goodwill of the 32 million Peruvians."

Guerrero was given a 12-month ban last December but the penalty, backdated to November, was halved less than two weeks later by FIFA's appeal committee.

However the Court of Arbitration for Sport extended the penalty by eight months on May 14 after a challenge by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

The new ruling barred the former Bayern Munich player from all football-related activities until next January.

Last week, the captains of Peru's World Cup Group C rivals - Australia, France, and Denmark - signed a letter asking FIFA to reconsider the ban.

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