Xavier protests incocence

Middlesbrough defender Abel Xavier has protested his innocence over his failed drugs test and promised he never ‘intentionally doped’ himself.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2005 - 18:04

Middlesbrough defender Abel Xavier has protested his innocence over his failed drugs test and promised he never ‘intentionally doped’ himself.

The 32-year-old Portuguese international tonight released a statement to PA Sport confirming that his ‘A’ sample had tested positive following his side’s 0-0 UEFA Cup draw with Skoda Xanthi in Greece on September 29.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Greece Person: Xavier Person: Abel Xavier Person: Xanthi Event: UEFA Cup Organisation: Middlesbrough Organisation: PA Sport

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