UEFA bans Israel defender in Champions League doping case

Posted February 02, 2018 6:00 am

The Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland (AP) - UEFA says Hapoel Be'er Sheva defender Shir Tzedek is banned for eight months after testing positive for a stimulant at a Champions League qualifying game.

UEFA says the verdict is "final and binding" because neither the player nor the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the verdict.

Tzedek reportedly tested positive for the stimulant octopamine after a Champions League playoff game in August against Maribor.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva was eliminated and switched to the Europa League.

Tzedek scored in a 2-1 win over Lugano to begin the Europa League group stage in September, then did not play again in the competition.

The 28-year-old Israel international had his case heard at UEFA in December.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva currently leads the Israeli league.

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