Twelve-month Titov ban stands
Friday, February 20, 2004
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Russia's Yegor Titov remains banned for a year after his appeal against UEFA's verdict was withdrawn.
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Testing positive
Titov was suspended by European football's governing body last month after testing positive for the banned substance bromantan, which means he will miss UEFA EURO 2004™. The 27-year-old was tested after the EURO 2004™ qualifying play-off first leg against Wales in Moscow on 15 November.
Player and club fined
In addition to the suspension, effective from 21 January, Titov was fined €6,400 while his club, Spartak, received a €12,800 fine. The fines also remain effective. As is usual in doping cases, UEFA will now request that FIFA extend the decision on a worldwide basis.