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UEFA Hands Yeray Álvarez a 10-Month Ban for Positive Doping Test

The ruling attributes the canrenone finding to a partner’s hair-loss product under strict-liability rules.

Yeray Álvarez, jugador del Athletic Club.
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Overview

  • The suspension is effective from June 2, 2025 to April 2, 2026, with a return to team training allowed from February 2, 2026.
  • Álvarez tested positive after the May 1 Europa League semifinal first leg against Manchester United at San Mamés, with canrenone confirmed by a WADA-accredited laboratory.
  • UEFA deemed the violation non-intentional due to mistaken use of the partner’s medication while emphasizing the athlete’s responsibility to verify substances.
  • UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings on June 10, agreed the sanction on August 19, and released the decision on September 8.
  • Athletic has expressed support but confronts limited center-back depth, relying on Dani Vivian and Aitor Paredes as Unai Egiluz recovers from a knee injury and Aymeric Laporte’s registration awaits approval.