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UEFA bans Israel defender in Champions League doping case

by  Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff

Published on  02-04-2018 00:00

Last modified: 05-27-2019 23:19

Shir Tzedek celebrates a goal with his Hapoel Beersheba teammates

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The Union of European Football Associations said over the weekend that Hapoel Beersheba defender Shir Tzedek is banned for eight months after testing positive for a stimulant at a Champions League qualifying game.

UEFA said the verdict was "final and binding" because neither Tzedek 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 Beersheba 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 had his case heard at UEFA in December.

Hapoel Beersheba currently leads the Israeli League.

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