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Bolivia's Boris Céspedes Faces Doping Scandal Amid World Cup Qualifiers

5/16/2025

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Bolivia's football midfielder Boris Céspedes faces a doping scandal after testing positive for acetazolamide, a banned substance, during World Cup qualifiers. The player, who took medication for altitude sickness, has voluntarily stepped back from his club, Yverdon, to prevent further complications. His lawyer insists the medication was prescribed by a licensed doctor, raising questions about the circumstances.

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Bolivia's football midfielder Boris Céspedes faces a doping scandal after testing positive for acetazolamide, a banned substance, during World Cup qualifiers. The player, who took medication for altitude sickness, has voluntarily stepped back from his club, Yverdon, to prevent further complications. His lawyer insists the medication was prescribed by a licensed doctor, raising questions about the circumstances.