"Alvarez was found to have tested positive for canrenone, which is a diuretic that can sometimes be used as a masking agent. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2016 and had been taking the medicine to treat hair loss ever since. Athletic Club defender Yeray Alvarez playing for the LaLiga side (Image credit: Getty Images) Alvarez's defence admitted he had mistakenly ingested the substance by taking a medicine to prevent alopecia."
"Although UEFA acknowledged and accepted Alvarez explanation that he did not mean to take the banned substance, they still found him guilty of committing a "non-intentional anti-doping rule violation." The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. He accepted a provisional suspension in June so his ban will be backdated. He will be able to play again from April 2, 2026, and will be allowed to train from February 2, 2026."
Yeray Alvarez has received a 10-month ban following a positive doping test taken after matches against Manchester United in the Europa League. The 30-year-old tested positive for canrenone, a diuretic that can act as a masking agent, which was present in a medicine used to prevent hair loss after his cancer treatment. Alvarez's defence said he mistakenly ingested the substance while treating alopecia. UEFA accepted that the ingestion was not intentional but ruled a non-intentional anti-doping rule violation. The provisional suspension accepted in June was backdated. He may train from February 2, 2026, and return to play on April 2, 2026. Alvarez has made 257 appearances and won the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana.
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