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Yeray Álvarez Banned 10 Months for Positive Drug Test

9/8/2025

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Yeray Álvarez of Athletic Club received a 10-month UEFA ban for testing positive for Canrenone.
The positive test followed a Europa League semifinal loss to Manchester United in May.
Álvarez attributed the substance to a hair loss medication linked to his cancer treatment.
UEFA accepted his explanation but deemed it a non-intentional anti-doping violation.
His ban runs from June 2, 2025, to April 2, 2026, allowing training from February 2, 2026.
Athletic Club qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in La Liga.

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Yeray Álvarez of Athletic Club received a 10-month UEFA ban for testing positive for Canrenone.
The positive test followed a Europa League semifinal loss to Manchester United in May.
Álvarez attributed the substance to a hair loss medication linked to his cancer treatment.
UEFA accepted his explanation but deemed it a non-intentional anti-doping violation.
His ban runs from June 2, 2025, to April 2, 2026, allowing training from February 2, 2026.
Athletic Club qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in La Liga.