He was once hailed as Brazil's next superstar
Brazil international Gabigol (Gabriel Barbosa) has been banned for two years for allegedly violating anti-doping test regulations.
Barbosa is said to have faced trial in Brazil's Anti-Doping Sports Tribunal on Monday and was suspended following the conclusion of the case.
He was reportedly accused of violating Article 122 of the Brazilian Anti-Doping Code, which relates to “fraud or attempted fraud in any part of the control process.”
according to global genome The 27-year-old's ban came into effect on April 8, 2023, the day his sample was taken, and will be lifted in April 2025.
Gabigol is expected to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with his current club Flamengo saying they will support him in his case.
A statement said: “Flamengo is surprised by the above decision and will assist the athlete in his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), knowing that there has been no fraud of any kind and not even trying to justify it. “Penalty has been applied. “
Barbosa 'disappointed' with result
The striker has also spoken out since the ban was announced and believes his “innocence will be proven”.
He posted on Instagram: “Since the beginning of my career as a football player I have always followed the rules of the game and have never used banned substances.
“I have been tested dozens of times, all of which came back negative, which reinforces my commitment to the club and the Brazilian fans.
“I am disappointed with the outcome of the trial but I will continue to co-operate with the sporting authorities and am confident that the High Court will vindicate and restore my innocence.”
Heroes return to zero
Barbosa is one of Brazil's most prolific forwards, scoring 134 goals in 261 games for Flamengo and winning two Copa Libertadores and two league titles, but has been unable to do so since the national team. After former head coach Tite took over, Barbosa was relegated to a substitute role. October.
He also competed 18 times internationally.
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