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October 25, 2005
No Hope For Dope
[Chelsea Rulz!!!] The 32 year-old Portuguese international is likely to issue a statement tomorrow morning, when he would have to answer the most important question - namely, what banned substance has he tested positive for? Middlesbrough issued a brief statement to confirm Xavier produced a urine sample which returned a positive result after the September 29 second leg of Boro's first-round UEFA Cup match against their Greek opponents.
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[Dailymail.co.uk] Xavier drugs statement expected | the Daily Mail: FIFA have, however, suspended Xavier with immediate effect, pending what Boro .leg of Boro's first-round UEFA Cup match against their Greek opponents.
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Posted at October 25, 2005 09:15 PM
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