Gabriel Barbosa: Flamengo striker suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud - BBC Sport

Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.

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Gabriel Barbosa: Flamengo striker suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraudLast updated on 7 hours ago7 hours ago.From the section Football

Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa has been suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.

Local media have reported that the 27-year-old, known as 'Gabigol', made it difficult to carry out an anti-doping test the day before a game.

Barbosa, who has played 18 times for his country, denies the allegations.

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