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Bilbao's Alvarez provisionally suspended after failed doping test
Yeray Alvarez came through Bilbao's youth academy and has made 257 appearances for the team. (EPA Images pic) BILBAO : Athletic Bilbao's Yeray Alvarez has been provisionally suspended due to a failed doping test after a Europa League game against Manchester United, with the defender saying he unintentionally ingested a banned substance in medicine used to treat hair loss. Alvarez said he had tested positive after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat in the semi-finals of Uefa's second-tier club competition in May. The Spanish side also lost the return leg 4-1. The 30-year-old centreback was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2016 and said he had been taking the medicine as part of his treatment for alopecia. 'After studying the case, we have established that I tested positive because I unintentionally took a hair loss prevention medicine containing a banned substance,' Alvarez said in a social media post yesterday. 'The disciplinary procedure is currently under investigation and subject to confidentiality, so I am provisionally suspended and am not authorised to make any further public statements. 'I would like to say to all of you that I very much regret this situation but, with the support of the club, I am working on my defence in the belief that I will be able to return to the field of play as soon as possible.' Uefa said they would not comment on the case until a final disciplinary decision had been made. Bilbao threw their full support behind Alvarez, who came through the club's youth academy and has made 257 appearances in all competitions for the senior team.
The Sun
11-07-2025
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- The Sun
Athletic Bilbao's Yeray Alvarez suspended over failed doping test
ATHLETIC BILBAO'S Yeray Alvarez has been provisionally suspended due to a failed doping test after a Europa League game against Manchester United, with the defender saying he unintentionally ingested a banned substance in medicine used to treat hair loss. Alvarez said he had tested positive after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat in the semi-finals of UEFA's second-tier club competition in May. The Spanish side also lost the return leg 4-1. The 30-year-old centre back was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2016 and said he had been taking the medicine as part of his treatment for alopecia. 'After studying the case, we have established that I tested positive because I unintentionally took a hair loss prevention medicine containing a banned substance,' Alvarez said in a social media post on Thursday. 'The disciplinary procedure is currently under investigation and subject to confidentiality, so I am provisionally suspended and am not authorised to make any further public statements. 'I would like to say to all of you that I very much regret this situation but, with the support of the club, I am working on my defence in the belief that I will be able to return to the field of play as soon as possible.' UEFA said they would not comment on the case until a final disciplinary decision had been made. Bilbao threw their full support behind Alvarez, who came through the club's youth academy and has made 257 appearances in all competitions for the senior team. - Reuters
Fox Sports
11-07-2025
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- Fox Sports
Athletic Bilbao player Yeray Álvarez suspended for taking banned substance in hair loss treatment
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Athletic Bilbao player Yeray Alvarez says he has been provisionally suspended after falling a banned substance test due to taking a medicine to prevent hair loss caused by cancer treatment. The Spanish defender said in a social media post Thursday that he had been informed 'some weeks ago' that he had failed a drug test after Athletic lost to Manchester United in the Europa League semifinals in May. Alvarez, now 30, had to step away from soccer in 2017 for several months to treat testicular cancer. He says that following his return to playing he has since been taking medication to fight alopecia and that the cause of his positive result on the doping test was because he 'involuntarily took a medicine to prevent hair loss that contained a banned substance.' 'The news (of my ban) has been a hard blow and one I couldn't believe given that I have never in my life consumed banned substances,' he said. He said that his case is still in the initial phase and that his suspension is provisional. Athletic said it 'lamented Yeray's human error and will give him all its support.' Athletic will play in the Champions League next season. ___ AP soccer: recommended Item 1 of 3 in this topic
News18
11-07-2025
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- News18
Athletic Bilbao's Yeray Alvarez Handed Provisional Suspension Following Positive Dope Test
The 30-year-old defended his position, stating that he unintentionally ingested a banned substance in medicine used to treat alopecia. Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez was handed a provisional suspension on Friday due to a failed doping test following his side's Europa League game against Manchester United in May. The 30-year-old defended his position, stating that he unintentionally ingested a banned substance in medicine used to treat alopecia. — Yeray (@yerayalvarez4) July 10, 2025 Alvarez tested positive for a banned substance after the Spanish side's 3-0 home defeat at San Mames in the semi-finals of UEL. The Basque side went on to surrender the tie in a 4-1 second leg mauling at Old Trafford. The stopper back was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2016 and has been taking the medicine as part of his treatment for the resulting hair loss. 'After studying the case, we have established that I tested positive because I unintentionally took a hair loss prevention medicine containing a banned substance," Alvarez said. 'The disciplinary procedure is currently under investigation and subject to confidentiality, so I am provisionally suspended and am not authorised to make any further public statements," his statement read further. 'I would like to say to all of you that I very much regret this situation but, with the support of the club, I am working on my defence in the belief that I will be able to return to the field of play as soon as possible," the defender's post added. Alvarez came through Bilbao's youth system and has appeared for the senior team in over 250 games since breaking into the senior team. Basque side Bilbao backed the player with their unconditional support during the tumultuous time for the Spaniard. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
BBC News
11-07-2025
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- BBC News
Bilbao player fails doping test for alopecia medicine
Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez says he has been provisionally suspended for "unintentional" use of a banned substance used to treat 30-year-old Spaniard failed a doping test after Bilbao's 3-0 defeat by Manchester United in the Europa League semi-finals on 1 said he had been taking the medicine as part of his treatment for hair loss after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in who has made 257 appearances for the La Liga club, said he "couldn't believe it" when he was informed of the test, adding it was a "very hard blow" to take."After studying the case, we have established that I tested positive because I unintentionally took a hair loss prevention medicine containing a banned substance," Alvarez said in a social media post, external."The disciplinary procedure is currently under investigation and subject to confidentiality so I am provisionally suspended and am not authorised to make any further public statements."I very much regret this situation but, with the support of the club, I am working on my defence in the belief that I will be able to return to the field of play as soon as possible."Uefa have told BBC Sport they will not comment on the case until a final disciplinary decision has been Athletic Bilbao statement said: "Athletic Club wishes to express its full support for Yeray Alvarez at this time and its complete confidence in the bodies charged with resolving the case."Once the proceedings are concluded, Yeray Alvarez and Athletic Club will offer all the pertinent and necessary explanations."
