CAS confirms Valverde's Italian ban

Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) looks relaxed at the start

Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) looks relaxed at the start (Image credit: Franklin Tello)

The Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Alejandro Valverde's appeal against his two-year in Italy, confirming he cannot ride in Italy until May 10, 2011. The International Cycling Union (UCI) has stated that it will now pursue extending the ban worldwide.

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