Swiss court upholds Ramadan Sobhi doping ban until 2029
Egyptian footballer Ramadan Sobhi loses Swiss appeal against a four-year doping ban, ruling him out of all football activities until the end of 2029.
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AIThe Swiss Federal Court on Sunday rejected Egyptian footballer Ramadan Sobhi's appeal against his four-year suspension over a doping case, confirming that he is barred from all football-related activities until the end of 2029.
Egyptian media reported that Sobhi, 29, will not be able to participate in any official football activities throughout the suspension period. Pyramids FC has yet to issue an official statement regarding the player's future or his contract status with the club.
New legal steps planned
Ekramy El-Shahat, former Egypt national team goalkeeper and Sobhi's father-in-law, said a new legal move is being prepared in the coming hours, involving a petition in an attempt to seek further action regarding the player's suspension, according to Egyptian news outlets.
Sobhi last played an official match for Pyramids against Auckland on September 14, 2020, before missing games first due to a knee injury and then because of the ban.
Ramadan Sobhi's football career
Sobhi was previously one of Al Ahly and Egypt's standout players before his controversial transfer to Pyramids in September 2020. Theoretically, he could still resume his career after the ban, even if the suspension is not reduced.