Brazil striker 'banned for two years' amid Manchester United transfer links
Manchester United-linked Gabriel Barbosa has been banned from football for two years following a doping fraud investigation, which he will appeal.
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Manchester United-linked Gabriel Barbosa has been banned from football for two years following a doping fraud investigation, which he will appeal.
Gabriel Barbosa, biasa disebut Gabigol, pernah digadang-gadang sebagai pemain masa depan Brasil. Kini, di negerinya sendiri, Gabigol tersandung kasus doping.
Flamengo's international forward Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday for attempted fraud during a doping test, a Brazilian sports court said. Known as Gabigol, the 27-year-old Brazilian was alleged to have been uncooperative during a surprise doping test at club headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The punishment, which can be appealed, is backdated to April 8 last year, when the events occurred. He failed to comply with the schedule, disrespected the doping officers and refused to obey instructions, local media said.
Flamengo's former Brazil forward Gabriel Barbosa Almeida was suspended for two years by a Brazilian sports court on Monday for attempted anti-doping fraud.
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