Contador submits appeal against Clenbuterol ban

Alberto Contador held a press conference in which he stated he'd appeal his doping ban as well as reiterating his innocence.

Alberto Contador held a press conference in which he stated he'd appeal his doping ban as well as reiterating his innocence. (Image credit: AFP)

Alberto Contador has submitted a formal appeal against the one-year suspension issued by the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC), claiming that he was not responsible or negligent, and insisting his positives test were caused by contaminated meat.

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