CSKA midfielder Roman Eremenko has been suspended for two years following a failed drug test. An announcement on UEFA's official site said that Eremenko's sample contained traces of cocaine, a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
The 29-year-old midfielder failed his test after a match in the group stage of the Champions League against Bayer (2:2) on Sep. 14.
Eremenko can no longer compete in any tournament until Oct. 6, 2018. He is allowed to appeal the decision within three days of receiving a written notification.
Roman Eremenko joined CSKA in August 2014. The team went on to become champions of Russia during the 2015-2016 season.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
