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Robert Snodgrass receives ban over abuse of anti-doping official

West Ham star Robert Snodgrass has been hit with a one-match ban for abusing anti-doping officials at their training ground in February.

The incident occurred on February 6 when officials visited Rush Green to conduct out-of-competition testing.

The Scottish international was not tested and was not due to be tested during the visit but has been found guilty of abusive behaviour by an Independent Regulatory Commission after being charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 (1).

The 31-year-old has now been hit with a one-match ban and a £30,000 fine, although he has the right to appeal before his suspension is activated.

Snodgrass has been hit with a one-match ban over abuse of an anti-doping official (Empics Sport)

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An FA statement said: "A misconduct charge against Robert Snodgrass has been found proven by an Independent Regulatory Commission.

"It was alleged that his language and/or behaviour towards UK Anti-Doping officials, who were visiting West Ham United’s training ground on 06 February 2019, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

"The player has been given a one-match suspension, which is not currently active whilst he considers his right of appeal, and fined £30,000."

Snodgrass gave away a penalty in West Ham's defeat at Old Trafford at the weekend (PA)

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Snodgrass has been a regular in Manuel Pellegrini's side for West Ham this season and played 90 minutes in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at the weekend, giving away a first half penalty for a foul on Juan Mata.

He has two goals and five assists for the Hammers this season as they look to finish in the top half of the Premier League table with four games remaining.

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