Barcelona Duo Slapped With Fine For Breach Of Anti-Doping Rules
Authorities said that the players failed to report promptly to the testing station following the conclusion of the UCL semifinal encounter that saw Barca crash out of the contest.
The UEFA slapped a €5,000 fine on the Barcelona duo of Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski on Saturday over the breach of anti-doping rules after the Spanish heavyweights' UEFA Champions League fixture against Inter Milan.
Authorities said that the players failed to report promptly to the testing station following the conclusion of the UCL semifinal encounter that saw Barca crash out of the elite continental contest in dramatic fashion.
Despite the UCL heartbreak, Barcelona enjoyed an incredible season, clinching the La Liga title under the stewardship of astute German boss Hansi Flick in addition to the Spanish Super Cup and Copa Del Rey.
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