A Brazilian sports court has suspended Flamengo’s international forward Gabriel Barbosa, for two years following allegations of attempted fraud during a doping test.
Gabigol as he is fondly called is alleged to have been uncooperative during a surprise doping test at club headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.
Reports say he failed to comply with the schedule, disrespected the doping officers and refused to obey instructions.
However, Gabigol has denied the allegations saying he never tried to obstruct or defraud any test and is confident he will be found innocent at the highest court.
His club, Flamengo also says it would support its player and assist with his appeal at the highest court
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