A South Korean footballer has tried to blame his moustache in an attempt to overturn a doping violation. Kang Soo-il was given a six-month ban by FIFA after failing a test which he puts down to a supplement designed to help grow his facial hair. The Jeju United player was due to make his senior debut against the UAE last June, but was found to have the banned steroid methyltestosterone in his system. FIFA has since filed an appeal to have his sanction extended to two years.

Real Madrid sink Benfica to reach Champions League last 16
PSG see off late Monaco surge to advance in Champions League
New Zealand eliminate Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup
Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev book Dubai quarterfinal spots
Mexico's president says 'no risk' for 2026 World Cup fans
