Conmebol suspends Fluminense defender for doping

Defender Manoel, from Fluminense, was caught in doping and Conmebol suspended the athlete after testing positive for the presence of the substance ostarine in the 5-1 defeat of River Plate, last May 2, for the Copa Libertadores.

Fluminense made its legal department available to the player, who has his first hearing scheduled for June 28th. Manoel will be suspended for three games: Atlético-MG (06/21), Bahia (06/24) and Sporting Cristal (06/27).

SUBSTANCE

Ostarine is a substance that directly influences receptors linked to androgenic hormones, especially testosterone. The substance has anabolic action, increases muscle mass, strength and performance.

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