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Liverpool defender Sakho suspended for 30 days by UEFA

Xinhua, April 28, 2016 Adjust font size:

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho was provisionally suspended for 30 days after he failed a drug test, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday.

Sakho was reportedly tested positive for a fat burner after Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the Europa League on March 17.

"Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated against Liverpool FC player Mamadou Sakho, following the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second-leg match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC (1-1), played on 17 March," UEFA said in a statement.

"The proceedings relate to a violation of the UEFA Anti-Doping Regulations, after the player failed a doping test at the above-mentioned match. The player did not request the analysis of the B sample. "

UEFA has now suspended the player provisionally for 30 days until a final decision is taken by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body. Endit