Real Madrid denies Sergio Ramos' doping allegations

In shocking revelations me by German publication Der Spiegel, it is believed that Real Mrid defender Sergio Ramos was involved in a doping scandal back in 2017 before final of UEFA Champions League against Juventus.

se claims have been me based on documents obtained by whistleblowers Football Leaks. However, Real Mrid have denied failed doping test allegations leveled on captain Sergio Ramos.

Spanish footballer was, reportedly, tested positive for a banned substance dexamethasone following a urine test by defender, prior to  2017 Champions League final against Juventus.

second claim me by publication is that Sergio Ramos showered prior to providing his sample after a La Liga match against Malaga in April 2018. newspaper says case was later handled by AEPS which is Spain's Anti-doping ncy.

AEPS have clarified ir stance in wake of se reports. statement res: Given numerous inquiries from national and international media, Spanish ncy for Protection of Health in Sport (AEPS) reports following:

13-time European champions issued a statement terming reports of doping breach as "insubstantial" in nature, club stated that y will t dress evidence presented.

"Sergio Ramos has never breached anti-doping control regulations. UEFA requested timely information and closed matter immediately, as is usual in se cases, after verification by experts from World Anti-Doping ncy, AMA, and of UEFA itself," club's statement re.

"Regarding rest of content of aforementioned publication, club will t dress evidence of such an insubstantial nature," statement ded.

Union of European Football Association [UEFA] also issued a statement in matter where it completely denied allegations.

"UEFA strongly rejects unfounded accusations that it has concealed positive doping results, and all cases of UEFA doping control are carried out in accordance with Code of World Anti-Doping ncy," statement said.

"All cases required by WA Code have shown that UEFA has provided all detailed information, expert reports and evidence during handling of such cases," statement concluded.

(ANI inputs)