Brazil striker ‘banned for two years’ amid Manchester United transfer links

Gabriel Barbosa, who has been linked to Manchester United, has been handed a two-year football ban for his involvement in a doping scandal. He plans to appeal the decision. Last year, reports suggested that United were considering a swap deal involving Barbosa and Antony. Nevertheless, the vice president of Flamengo dismissed those allegations, stating that it is highly unlikely that a deal will be made. Gabigol, a 27-year-old striker known for his exceptional goal-scoring abilities, has scored more than 140 goals for Flamengo during a span of five years. He is currently suspended from the game until April 2025 and may receive a lengthy ban. His appeal will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), as reported by Globo. Find out more about Sir Alex Ferguson’s opinions on Gareth Southgate as a manager, especially in relation to Manchester United. Berrada is expected to play a significant role in any potential changes to United’s management. The player’s erratic behavior during a test on April 8, 2023 reportedly drew attention to him. Officials conducting drug testing at the club training ground were mostly disregarded by Barbosa, who waited for hours before finally submitting to the test after his teammates. Barbosa’s legal team contended that his blood test taken at that time indicated no presence of banned substances. They argue that his rude attitude towards the officers did not imply that he cheated on the test. Flamengo also supported the player in a statement. They claimed there was no fraud or attempted fraud. The club was surprised by the decision and will support the athlete in his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Barbosa stated on Instagram that he has always followed the rules and never used prohibited substances throughout his football career. He has undergone numerous tests, all of which have been negative, demonstrating his dedication to his club and Brazilian fans.