Xavier banned for 18 months

MIDDLESBROUGH’S Abel Xavier has been given an 18-month suspension after he tested positive for a banned substance.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2005 - 00:00
Damian Spellman

The 32-year-old, who was tested after Boro’s UEFA Cup game in Xanthi on September 29, was given the suspension at a personal UEFA hearing in Nyon.

Xavier tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid dianabol, but has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

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