What was controversial about Abel Xavier's time at Middlesbrough?
He scored an own goal
Performance-enhancing ban
He left mid-season
Team relegation
Answer
Abel Xavier's tenure at Middlesbrough was marred by controversy when he tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance, clenbuterol, in 2005. This incident led to a two-year ban from football, effectively ending his career. The situation was particularly contentious as Xavier had previously been an outspoken critic of drug use in sports, making his own infraction all the more controversial.
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