File photo: Bayern Munich’s Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben (R) scores Bayern’s second goal past Borussia Dortmund’s German goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller (2nd R) during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium in London on May 25, 2013 AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ
Finland midfielder Roman Eremenko has been given a two-year ban by UEFA after traces of cocaine were found in his doping sample, European football’s governing body said on Friday.
The traces were found in a sample given by the 29-year-old CSKA Moscow player following a Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen in September.
The 2-2 draw in that game would stand in spite of Eremenko’s significant contribution of an equalising goal.
Eremenko, who has 73 international caps, has had his ban backdated to Oct. 6 when he began his provisional suspension but CSKA said he intends to appeal the decision.
Report says cocaine is deemed to be a stimulant which is prohibited in competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
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