# Ramadan Sobhi doping ban and contract termination

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ramadan-sobhi-doping-ban-and-contract-termination
> Updated: 2026-09-25T05:57:17.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Egyptian footballer Ramadan Sobhi has been issued a four-year doping ban following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Swiss Federal Tribunal upheld the suspension after rejecting Sobhi’s appeal, bringing legal finality to a case that originated in 2023 regarding atypical sample results and the “manipulation of sample collection procedures.”

As a result of the ruling, which prevents Sobhi from participating in sporting activities until November 2029, Pyramids FC has moved to terminate his contract. The club cited FIFA regulations and specific contract clauses that allow for automatic termination in the event of long-term suspensions. While prohibited from official matches and club training facilities, Sobhi has reportedly shared footage of himself practicing boxing to maintain fitness.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Pyramids FC terminates Ramadan Sobhi's contract after four-year ban

Pyramids FC is terminating Ramadan Sobhi's contract after the Swiss Federal Tribunal upheld a four-year doping-related suspension.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pyramids-fc-terminates-ramadan-sobhis-contract-after-four-year-ban

### 2026-09-20: Ramadan Sobhi's four-year doping ban upheld by Swiss court

The Swiss Federal Tribunal upheld a four-year doping ban for Egyptian footballer Ramadan Sobhi, prompting Pyramids FC to begin contract termination proceedings.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ramadan-sobhis-four-year-doping-ban-upheld-by-swiss-court

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