🚨 UEFA bans Yeray Álvarez for ten months after positive test

UEFA has ruled a ten-month sanction for Athletic Club player, Yeray Álvarez, after testing positive in a doping control carried out during a Europa League match against Manchester United.

– Monday, 8 September 2025

The resolution, which was eagerly awaited, acknowledges the player's lack of intent but holds him responsible for the mistake.

UEFA confirmed that Yeray's positive result was due to the accidental ingestion of a hair loss prevention medication from his partner, which contained a banned substance.

Even though the disciplinary body considers it proven that there was no intention of doping, it reminds that, according to the regulations, it is the athlete who must ensure the legality of the substances he consumes.

The sanction came into effect last June 2, the day Yeray accepted a provisional suspension. With this, the central defender will be able to return to team training on February 2, 2026 and to official competition from April 2, 2026.

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