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Álex Valera Rebuts Liga 1 Doping-Test Allegations, Citing Postmatch Controls

His response highlights calls for clearer public information on anti-doping procedures in Peru’s top division.

Overview

  • Valera said he underwent and passed anti-doping controls after matches against Ayacucho FC and Sporting Cristal, urging journalists to verify claims before suggesting tests are absent.
  • Eddie Fleischman alleged a scheduled control was skipped after Alianza Universidad vs Alianza Lima due to officials rushing for a flight, criticizing federation decision-making.
  • Aldo Parodi questioned Universitario’s performance against ADT at altitude and claimed the championship lacks transparent doping analyses.
  • Fleischman later clarified he did not accuse Universitario players of doping and said his concern is the consistency and regulation of testing across the tournament.
  • The dispute has renewed scrutiny of Liga 1 testing logistics and transparency, with no official statement from the federation or anti-doping authorities in the reports.