Ex-Corinthians man Léo Jabá banned again for doping, misses São Bernardo | OneFootball

Former Corinthians striker Léo Jabá has been suspended again for doping and will no longer be able to play for São Bernardo in the final stretch of Brazil’s Série B.

The 28-year-old player had received a four-year suspension in March 2025 after testing positive for two substances: norandrosterone and noretiocolanolone, which are considered anabolic steroids, following the match between São Bernardo and Corinthians in the Paulista Championship.

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Léo Jabá successfully appealed the punishment and was used again by São Bernardo in August this year. Since then, the striker has played six matches, the last of them on September 10, in the defeat to Londrina.

However, the Anti-Doping Sports Court (TJD-AD) appealed the decision, and the request was accepted. As a result, the suspension became active again and will remain in effect until March 16, 2029.

São Bernardo issues a statement

After the new decision, São Bernardo announced that Léo Jabá is barred from taking part in the club’s activities during the period the suspension is in effect.

“In light of the decision, the athlete is prohibited from participating in any activity related to São Bernardo Futebol Clube, including training sessions, matches, and other professional football activities, during the period in which the suspension is in effect,” the club said.

Second spell at São Bernardo

In addition to Corinthians, Léo Jabá also had a spell at Vasco in Brazilian football and began his second spell at São Bernardo last year.

In total, during this period, the striker played 17 matches and scored four goals for the club. With the suspension reinstated, the player is once again sidelined from São Bernardo’s activities and will not be able to take part in the final stretch of Brazil’s Série B.

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