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Lewandowski's 3-game suspension upheld by sports court

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski shields his eyes from the sun during a Spanish La Liga soccer derby match between Barcelona and Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)


Spain’s administrative court for sports on Wednesday upheld a three-game suspension for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, taking him out of the Spanish league match against Atlético Madrid on Sunday.

The suspension had been lifted by a court of disputes after an appeal by Barcelona. The Poland striker had been allowed to play in last weekend’s 1-1 league draw against Espanyol.

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