UEFA opens proceedings against Mamadou Sakho over failed drugs test

"UEFA has now suspended the player provisionally for 30 days until a final decision is taken by the UEFA control, ethics and disciplinary body."

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mamadou Sakho following his failed drugs test.

The Liverpool defender decided not to have his B sample tested in relation to the doping violation and has now been provisionally suspended for 30 days by European football's governing body.