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Russian team sniffed Ammonia before Spain clash

It has been confirmed that the Russian national team sniffed Ammonia before the energy sapping encounter against Spain which they won 4-3 on penalties at the Luzhniki Stadium Moscow.

 

Both teams had played out a 1-1 draw at regulation time and saw another 30 minutes extra time before heading into penalties.

The startling accusations were made by German newspaper Bild and have reportedly been confirmed by the Russian team doctor.

Team doctor Eduard Bezuglov gave credence the report saying: ‘It is simple ammonia which pieces of cotton are dipped into and is then inhaled. Thousands of sports-people do it to stimulate themselves. It has been used for decades.’

Ammonia is not classed as a prohibited substance in international anti-doping regulations but it can improve athletic performance by stimulating breathing and improving the flow of oxygen in the blood. Russia played out a nail biting quarterfinal tie against Croatia, Fisht Stadium Sochi but eventually edged out on penalties.  The hosts have never gone past the quarterfinal and 2018 marked the fourth time they will be crashing out in the quarterfinals.

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