The singer of the Italian group

Måneskin

, who won Eurovision 2021, did not consume drugs, said the organizer of the competition on Monday, highlighting that the screening test had been negative. "There has been no drug use (...) and we consider that the case is closed, "said the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in a statement.

Italian singer

Damiano David

agreed to undergo a drug test after a video was released in which he is seen bending down and touching a table with his nose,

in full gala on Saturday in Rotterdam

, a position assimilated by some to the consumption of cocaine, in images that were seen live around the world.

The EBU noted that the test result, which was carried out "early" on Monday, turned out to be "negative." In addition, the Geneva-based organization carried out, at the request of the Italian delegation, "a comprehensive examination of the facts, in particular by checking all available video images. "

"We are alarmed by the fact that inaccurate speculations

leading to 'fake news' have tarnished the spirit and outcome of the event

and unfairly affected the band," EBU stressed.

"We would like to congratulate Måneskin once again and wish them every success. We look forward to working with our Italian member Rai to produce a spectacular Eurovision Song Contest in Italy next year," the statement added.

Italy, which climbed to the top of the favorites, won Eurovision 2021,

ahead of the French Barbara Pravi and the Swiss Gjon's Tears

, thanks to the powerful performance of the rockers of the group Måneskin.

Indeed, France had requested on Monday "total transparency" in the dispute, while making sure not to file a complaint.

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