Euro 2016: Ten Spain Players Drug Tested by UEFA

Last Updated: June 25, 2016, 19:13 IST

Spain's midfielder Cesc Fabregas reacts during a training session in Saint-Martin-de-Re. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

"On Saturday morning, 10 internationals were required by officials from UEFA's anti-doping control to do an out of competition test at their hotel base in Isle de Re," the Spanish football federation said in a statement. The players were not named.

Saint-Martin-de-Re: Two-time defending champions Spain's preparations for their Euro 2016 last 16 clash with Italy were disrupted as 10 players were forced to take an anti-doping control by UEFA on Saturday.

"On Saturday morning, 10 internationals were required by officials from UEFA's anti-doping control to do an out of competition test at their hotel base in Isle de Re," the Spanish football federation said in a statement. The players were not named.

"Blood and urine tests were taken without any incident."

Spain face Italy in a repeat of the Euro 2012 final in Paris on Monday.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - AFP)

first published:June 25, 2016, 19:13 IST

last updated:June 25, 2016, 19:13 IST

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Euro 2016: Ten Spain Players Drug Tested by UEFA

"On Saturday morning, 10 internationals were required by officials from UEFA's anti-doping control to do an out of competition test at their hotel base in Isle de Re," the Spanish football federation said in a statement. The players were not named.