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La Comisión Médica y Unidad Antidopaje de la CONMEBOL presentó un artículo científico que analiza diez años de trabajo realizado en competiciones organizadas por entre 2014 y 2024. La investigación refleja el crecimiento y la consolidación institucional del sistema antidopaje en Sudamérica. Una investigación de diez años consolida el crecimiento de la Unidad Antidopaje y refuerza el compromiso con el juego limpio en Sudamérica. La Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, a través de la Comisión Médica y de la Unidad Antidopaje liderada por Dr. Osvaldo Pangrazio, presentó la publicación de un artículo científico que analiza diez años de controles antidopaje realizados en competiciones organizadas por la Confederación entre 2014 y 2024. La investigación refleja el crecimiento sostenido y la consolidación institucional del sistema antidopaje en Sudamérica, destacando el trabajo desarrollado por CONMEBOL para proteger la salud de los futbolistas y salvaguardar la integridad de sus torneos. El estudio fue publicado en una revista científica internacional de alto impacto e incluyó controles realizados en fútbol de campo, futsal y fútbol playa, poniendo en valor el fortalecimiento progresivo de los procesos de control, gestión, prevención y educación impulsados por la Unidad Antidopaje de CONMEBOL. Durante el período analizado se realizaron 24.726 controles antidopaje, lo que representa un crecimiento progresivo y sostenido a lo largo de la última década. Entre 2014 y 2024, el número de controles se incrementó de manera significativa, manteniendo incluso altos niveles de actividad durante contextos complejos, como la pandemia de COVID-19. Este crecimiento refleja el desarrollo operativo, técnico y estratégico de la Unidad Antidopaje, consolidándola como un pilar clave en la protección de la salud de los futbolistas y en la garantía de competiciones íntegras y transparentes en el fútbol sudamericano. Del total de controles realizados, se registraron 89 hallazgos analíticos adversos, lo que representa una tasa global del 0,42 %, estable a lo largo de toda la década, incluso con el aumento del volumen de controles. La estabilidad de estos resultados pone de manifiesto el efecto disuasorio y preventivo del sistema antidopaje de CONMEBOL, orientado no solo a la detección, sino también a la educación, concientización y prevención del dopaje intencional e inadvertido. Los grupos de sustancias más frecuentemente identificados fueron: Agentes anabólicos Diuréticos y agentes enmascarantes Glucocorticoides Entre las sustancias más detectadas se encuentran la boldenona, el clembuterol, la betametasona y la hidroclorotiazida. Varios de estos hallazgos pueden estar relacionados con tratamientos médicos, errores terapéuticos, consumo de suplementos contaminados o exposiciones no intencionales, lo que refuerza la importancia de una educación antidopaje continua dirigida a jugadores, cuerpos médicos y equipos técnicos. CONMEBOL expresó su reconocimiento a los autores e investigadores del estudio: Millán Aguilar Navarro Jorge Domínguez Carrión Juan Del Coso La investigación contó además con la participación activa del equipo de la Unidad Antidopaje de CONMEBOL, integrado por: Dr. Osvaldo Pangrazio María Gabriela Gossen Elías Paredes Francisco Forriol También se destacó el trabajo de investigadores, profesionales médicos, oficiales de control antidopaje, laboratorios acreditados y equipos técnicos vinculados a Autorizaciones de Uso Terapéutico (AUT) y al área de Educación. - Datos de la publicación - Revista: Performance Enhancement & Health Editorial: Elsevier Tipo: Revista científica revisada por pares Área: Ciencias del deporte, salud, rendimiento y control del dopaje Año y volumen: 2026 – Volumen 14 Artículo: A decade of doping control in the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) (2014 to 2024) CONMEBOL reafirma su compromiso con un fútbol limpio, seguro y transparente, y continuará fortaleciendo su Unidad Antidopaje mediante el crecimiento sostenido de los controles, la capacitación permanente y el trabajo coordinado con investigadores y expertos, en línea con los estándares internacionales y los valores del fútbol sudamericano. Artículo completo aquí CONMEBOL.com

Johnny Cardoso will seek his first trophy lift as an Atletico Madrid player on Saturday. Cardoso and his Atletico Madrid teammates will take on Pellegrino Matarazzo‘s Real Sociedad squad in the Copa Del Rey Final in Seville. Atletico Madrid have hit a worrying run in La Liga play but remain alive for a first trophy ... Read more

Kevin Paredes is back available for Wolfsburg ahead of the final stretch of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. Paredes returned to full training this week ahead of Wolfsburg’s league trip to Union Berlin on Saturday. The American winger/wingback had been out of action since mid-February due to a muscular injury and overall has missed ample time ... Read more

Las charlas contaron con aproximadamente 300 participantes pertenecientes a las selecciones que disputan el torneo. El objetivo principal es brindar información sobre los riesgos que implica el dopaje en su salud. En el marco de la Fase Final de la CONMEBOL Sub17, la Unidad Antidopaje llevó adelante el Programa Educativo Antidopaje, dirigido a jugadores y personal de apoyo de las selecciones participantes. Las charlas contaron con la participación de aproximadamente 300 integrantes de las 10 delegaciones participantes, con el objetivo de brindar información clave sobre los riesgos del dopaje en la salud y promover valores vinculados al juego limpio Las jornadas, desarrolladas de manera presencial en los hoteles de las delegaciones y también en formato online, estuvieron a cargo de especialistas de la Unidad Antidopaje y oficiales médicos designados. Dirigido a: • Jugadores profesionales. • Jugadores de alta competencia – Selecciones Nacionales. • Jugadores en formación. • Jugadores de iniciación. • Jugadores recreativos. • Entrenadores. • Personal de apoyo. • Dirigentes. • Padres. Disertantes / Encargados: • Dr. Osni Jaco (BRA) – Oficial Médico. • Dr. Osvaldo Villanueva (PAR) – Oficial Médico. • Dr. Luis Williman (VEN) – Oficial Médico. • Dr. Eduardo Cedeño (ECU) – Oficial Médico. • Gabriela Gossen – Coordinadora de la Unidad Antidopaje. • Elías Paredes – Responsable de la Unidad Antidopaje. Temas desarrollados: • Lista de Sustancias y Métodos Prohibidos. • Riesgos que suponen los suplementos nutricionales y la contaminación de productos alimenticios. • Infracciones de las Normas Antidopaje. • Consecuencias del dopaje: sanciones, perjuicios para la salud y sociales. • Procedimientos de Control del Dopaje. • Derechos y responsabilidades de los jugadores y de su personal de apoyo y casos de menores de edad. • Autorizaciones para Uso Terapéutico. • El agravio que supone el dopaje para el espíritu deportivo. • Requisitos aplicables en materia de localización/paradero de los jugadores. Impulsada por el Dr. Osvaldo Pangrazio, Director de la Unidad Antidopaje de la CONMEBOL, esta iniciativa reafirma el compromiso institucional con la prevención, la educación y la protección de la salud de los futbolistas, fortaleciendo la cultura de juego limpio en el fútbol sudamericano. CONMEBOL.com

Tyler Adams made his return to the Bournemouth squad on Saturday, helping the Cherries throw another wrench into the Premier League title race. Adams came off the bench and played 20 minutes as Andoni Iraola’s men shocked league-leading Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. It marked the U.S. men’s national team midfielder’s first appearance since ... Read more

Giovani Lo Celso, a key teammate of Lionel Messi with Argentina, is back from a lengthy injury just two months ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In recent weeks, the news has not been positive for Argentina, with several players sidelined by injuries in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, Giovani Lo Celso is the exception, returning after an extended spell on the sidelines with the goal of joining Lionel Messi in North America this summer. Lo Celso was included in the 24-man squad selected by head coach Manuel Pellegrini for Real Betis’ match on Sunday against Osasuna in Pamplona. The call-up marks the midfielder’s return following a prolonged absence due to a muscle injury. Gio’s last appearance came on January 22, when he played just six minutes in a UEFA Europa League clash against PAOK before suffering a significant tear in the rectus femoris of his right thigh that forced him to leave the match. If he sees minutes against Osasuna this Sunday, Lo Celso will end an 80-day stretch without official match action. In total, he missed 15 matches at club level across La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Europa League. Our squad list for #OsasunaRealBetis 📋#LALIGARETRO pic.twitter.com/Dbq4hMULvR — Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) April 11, 2026 Lo Celso aims to regain ground with Argentina The muscle injury sustained at Betis also kept Giovani Lo Celso out of Argentina’s plans at the start of the year. He was left off Lionel Scaloni’s roster for the friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia in Buenos Aires during the March FIFA break. With just two months until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lo Celso’s situation remains uncertain. For years, he has been a key piece of the squad and Lionel Messi’s primary creative partner. However, recurring injuries over the past few seasons have caused him to lose ground, while other players have risen in the manager’s pecking order. At the moment, reports indicate that Scaloni is set on bringing several midfielders to the World Cup, including Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, and Nicolas Paz. Lo Celso is not currently part of that group and will need to deliver strong performances — and, above all, maintain his fitness — in the coming months with Betis to compete for one of the final roster spots. Lo Celso has unfinished business at the World Cup Despite being a regular part of the Argentina setup for most of the past decade, Giovani Lo Celso has yet to play in a World Cup. He was included in the squad for Russia 2018, but then-head coach Jorge Sampaoli surprisingly did not give him a single minute across Argentina’s four matches. Four years later, Lo Celso was a clear starter in Lionel Scaloni’s plans heading into Qatar 2022, but an untimely muscle injury suffered weeks before the tournament while playing for Villarreal ruled him out of the squad. Now, he faces the challenge of earning a spot on Argentina’s roster for North America 2026 and finally settling that unfinished business.

The young Boca Juniors star revealed what it was like to train with the Albiceleste players, especially with the team captain and his Xeneize teammate, Leandro Paredes. Leer

Charlie Boehm joins Belz to talk about Richards and the mess at Palace, Brenden Aaronson up from the ashes, Big Pat's distinct skill-set, E.B. White on Gio Reyna, Paredes returns brightly, Cardoso unconvincing to Belz, Pellegrino Matarazzo beats Barca, and Charlie was moved by the African Cup of Nations final.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros talk about all the action from the United States successful group stages in the 2024 Olympics, the club friendlies happening in the U.S. and an awkward substation with Korbin Albert.

The United States U23s are through to the Olympics knockout stage for the first time in 24 years! Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride discuss the performances and tactics following the team’s 3-0 win over Guinea to close out the group stage (01:47). The guys give their player ratings and heap praise on MOTM Kevin Paredes (17:35). Then, Nico Cantor joins with the lowdown on Team USA's quarterfinal opponents Morocco who pipped Argentina to top spot in Group B (28:36). Should Tanner Tessmann consider sticking with Venezia for another season? (43:23) Has Marko Mitrović done enough to be considered for the USMNT head coach job? (47:30) And does US Soccer need to rethink its scouting system? (54:42) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in defender for the Philadelphia Union and U.S. Men's Olympic U23 player Nathan Harriel. The group discuss his experience so far at the Olympics, what the locker was like after their loss to France, his relationship with Wolfsburg forward and Olympic teammate Kevin Paredes, his personal style and all the swag you get at the games in Paris. And finally, a short preview about the US Men's upcoming match against Guinea. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I spoke a lot with Wolfsburg’s front office about Kevin Paredes before they signed him. He's a guy that I played with together in DC, I know his work ethic and I'm happy that now he's been starting in the team after a year and a half”. Herc had a candid conversation with Julian Gressel, an American-German midfielder currently playing with Inter Miami after recently winning the MLS Cup with Columbus Crew. They discussed Julian's early days as a footballer in Germany, his experience in the US College system, and how it feels playing with Lionel Messi. Plus, Julian is now a podcaster, and he explained why he enjoys doing it so much. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are fired up about all things related to soccer and NFC Championship Sunday! The two discuss Klopp leaving Liverpool and Xavi leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, Sergino Dest possibly returning to Barcelona, and Gio Reyna’s newest club developments. Will he end up staying at Dortmund? (11:40) Alexi and Mosse go abroad and discuss Brandon Vazquez heating up in Liga MX, Christian Pulisic’s hockey assist, Lautaro Martinez gets Inter Milan rolling, and Kevin Paredes scores. In the FA Cup fans are going mad chasing and megging referees. (32:20) In #AskAlexi the guys take a question from the YouTube comments comparing MLS to European second division teams, and from X wondering if a World Cup team could make a Champions League final? (59:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With transfer deadline day looming large in Europe’s Top 5 leagues, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss Gio Reyna’s uncertain situation at Dortmund and whether the clubs the seldom used playmaker has been linked with would actually be a good fit. (04:00) Then, more transfer talk as the guys react to the latest rumors doing the rounds as well as Cameron Carter-Vickers’ decision to extend his stay at Celtic. (20:34) Kevin Paredes, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Brandon Vazquez get their flowers in this week’s Americans Abroad segment, and Jimmy wants to know if the latter's hot start in Liga MX could see him unseat the likes of Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi for a starting spot on the national team. (33:07) With Nottingham Forest reportedly on the market for a new goalkeeper, the crew unpack Matt Turner’s Premier League numbers and whether the USMNT’s strongest position historically is now suddenly a problem spot. (46:43) And Jesse pays homage to Jurgen Klopp following the German manager’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. (58:08) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT player and recently awarded 2023 Young Player of the Year Kevin Paredes to the show to talk about the significance of the accomplishment, life at Wolfsburg, and expectations from coach Berhalter. The group also discuss the transition to playing in Europe, facing off against Bayern Munich, and Paredes weighs in on the "Animals" Best XI trend. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Hartman, Marcus Chairez, Alex Calabrese and Belz pick XIs of players who were not on the World Cup roster and have fewer than 5 caps. Some surprises. Some surprising omissions. We call it the Future Draft. Hopefully it introduces you to some names to keep track of over the next three years.

A reluctant but thorough preview of one of the strangest tournaments ever. Buckle up and get ready for this year’s edition of a tournament we’ve been raised to love. A (GROUP A) While it looks like a walk in the park for the Dutch, each side’s unique style could make every match a tough adjustment.…

Live from Germany hanging out with Bundesliga and checking out Dortmund v Schalke and Union Berlin v Wolfsburg. Which has the best atmosphere? Plus we talk to Kevin Paredes of Wolfsburg. just a couple of Caribbean Latino's hanging out in Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi & Mosse open the show with special guest Doug McIntyre, who joins to break down the USMNT’s 0-2 loss to Canada in the World Cup qualifying match (1:10). They discuss how much blame should be on Berhalter, Christian Pulisic’s struggles, what this means for the national team moving forward, and much more. They also talk about American transfers, including Matt Turner to Arsenal and Kevin Paredes to Wolfsburg. In their trip around the world (40:40), Alexi & Mosse discuss the moves that happened during the January transfer window, including Florentina striker Dusan Vlahović to Juventus, Luis Diaz to Liverpool, and more. They also touch on the AFCON semifinals and Club World Cup. In #AskAlexi (51:15), Alexi & Mosse answer fan questions about whether Pulisic should ask for a move from Chelsea, thoughts on Frank Lampard as the next Everton manager, and nicknames. Finally, in his One for the Road segment (1:10:10), Alexi pays tribute to Hope Solo, Clint Dempsey, Shannon Boxx and others elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by D.C. United Homegrown Player Kevin Paredes! We talk to Kevin about what it's like to be in HS and be a pro. His reaction when he finds out he might play against Messi is timeless. Also, Christian gushes about him being Dominican throughout the entire episode (not a shock). Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Italian football expert Adam Digby explains the reasons behind Maurizio Sarri's move for Gonzalo Higuain, the relationship the two share and how the Argentina striker will fit into the playing system at Chelsea (01:44). He also gives the inside track on Chelsea midfield target Leandro Paredes and analyses where Aaron Ramsey will fit in at Juventus. Could Tottenham dip into the market after losing Harry Kane to injury? Dharmesh Sheth assesses Mauricio Pochettino’s options (15:44). Is Uruguay striker Maxi Gomez the man to replace Marko Arnautovic at West Ham? South American football expert Tim Vickery explains what Gomez could bring to the Hammers and provides an update on Newcastle target Miguel Almiron (21:19). The panel go round the rest of the Premier League as we hear from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Unai Emery, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola (34:37). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]