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Brazil Midfielder Fred Banned For Doping in Copa America
Brazilian midfielder Fred tested positive for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide during the Copa America in Chile this year.
Despite testing postive for banned substance during the Copa America, Fred has continued playing for Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk.© AFP
Rio de Janeiro:
The governing body of South American football has banned Brazil midfielder Fred for a year for doping. (Latest football news)
The 22-year-old Fred tested positive for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide during the Copa America in Chile.
He has continued playing for Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk, including 10 Champions League matches, while awaiting the verdict.
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The South American confederation backdated the ban to June 26 and applied it only to the matches it sanctions.
If FIFA extends the ban worldwide, it would effectively rule Fred out of league play for only four months. Because of the Ukrainian league's winter break, Shakhtar's next competitive match is February 18 in the Europa League.
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