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Fred of Shakhtar Donetsk suspended one year by CONMEBOL for doping

Shakhtar Donetsk and Brazil international midfielder Fred has been suspended from continental competition for one year by CONMEBOL for doping, the governing body announced on Monday.

Fred, who took part in Brazil's 2015 Copa America campaign in Chile this summer, was flagged for hydrochlorothiazide during the tournament.

As such, the ban's start date is June 27, 2015. And he will only be ineligible to play in CONMEBOL-sanctioned matches.

Fred, 22, has made six senior appearances for his country since his debut in November 2014, and had regularly featured in Brazil's youth sides.

At the Copa America, the former Internacional man started one match and played in an additional match.

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