UEFA Bans Athletic’s Yeray Alvarez for Doping Violation - 10-Month Suspension

UEFA has banned Athletic’s Yeray Alvarez for 10 months due to a doping violation. The European football body found that Alvarez had ingested a banned substance accidentally while taking preventive medication for hair loss.

Alvarez accepted the suspension, which began on June 2, and can return to official competition on April 2, 2026. His absence is a significant setback for Athletic Club as they compete in the Champions League.

The defender can rejoin training with his teammates in February 2023. This ruling emphasizes the strict anti-doping measures in football and the importance of athletes being vigilant about the substances they consume.