Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, was suspended for two years due to attempted fraud during a doping test last year. The star striker of Flamengo, author of 5 goals in 18 caps with Brazil, had escaped control and had not respected the p p protocol.

The sanction, subject to appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, will come into force on April 8, the body added in a press release. Trained at Santos, passed through Inter Milan Great architect of the titles of champion of Brazil (Brasileirao) and Copa Libertadores 2019 and 2022.