🚨 A PSG Champions League opponent banned for 10 months over doping | OneFootball

A very unfortunate story.

UEFA has imposed a ten-month suspension on Athletic Club's central defender, Yeray Álvarez, after he tested positive in a doping test conducted following the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Manchester United last May.

The decision acknowledges the player's lack of intent but still holds him responsible for the mistake.

UEFA confirmed that Yeray's positive test was due to the accidental intake of a preventive medication against hair loss, which contained a banned substance.

Although the disciplinary body considers it proven that there was no intent to dope, it reminds that, according to the regulations, it is the athlete's responsibility to ensure the legality of the substances they consume. The player had indeed acknowledged his mistake on his X account in July and accepted his ten-month suspension.

This came into effect on June 2nd, the day Yeray was granted a provisional suspension. The central defender will thus be able to resume training with his team on February 2, 2026, and official competition from April 2, 2026.

A severe blow for Athletic Club, which is competing in the Champions League this season and will notably face PSG on December 10.

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