Bayer Leverkusen in the spotlight for alleged doping violation
Bundesliga club failed to report player's absence to anti-doping inspectors
Thomas Brdaric missed last three weeks of season due to suspension, not injury
Bayer Leverkusen have admitted that striker Thomas Brdaric missed the last three weeks of the season not through injury, but to avoid being banned for failing a doping test.
The Bundesliga club on Friday admitted its error in failing to report Brdaric's absence to anti-doping control officials.
Brdaric, who is currently on loan at German rivals Wolfsburg, has been suspended for four years by the German Football Federation (DFB).
The DFB said in a statement that Brdaric had tested positive for a banned substance in a test carried out on April 6.
Bayer Leverkusen have said they will not appeal the DFB's decision.
Conclusion
The news of Bayer Leverkusen's alleged doping violation has sent shockwaves through the Bundesliga and beyond. It is a serious blow to the reputation of the club and German football as a whole.
The incident raises serious questions about the effectiveness of anti-doping controls in sport. It also highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the fight against doping.
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