Discover the first step Ramadan Sobhi took after receiving a 4-year suspension for doping.
A source close to Ramadan Sobhi, the Pyramids FC and Egypt national team player, has revealed the next steps he will take after the Swiss Federal Court upheld his 4-year suspension in a doping case, rejecting his appeal against the ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Ramadan Sobhi's First Decision After His 4-Year Suspension Is Upheld
The source confirmed in exclusive statements to Youm7 that there is no possibility of appealing the ruling again, and Ramadan Sobhi is considering submitting a plea after receiving the case documents in the coming days.
When Does Ramadan Sobhi's Suspension End?
Ramadan Sobhi's suspension will end on October 6, 2029, after the period of provisional suspension he underwent was counted as part of the penalty. The counted suspension period began on November 26, 2025, according to the final decision issued in the case.
Swiss Court Rejects Ramadan Sobhi's Appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a decision on November 26, 2025, suspending Ramadan Sobhi for 4 years, before the player appealed to the Swiss Federal Court.
On September 20, 2026, the Swiss Federal Court rejected the player's appeal, meaning the 4-year suspension will remain in effect, and Ramadan Sobhi will continue to be absent from competitions during the penalty period.
When Can Ramadan Sobhi Return to the Field?
Based on the end date of the suspension, Ramadan Sobhi will be eligible to return to sporting activity after October 6, 2029, unless there is any new legal change regarding the penalty.
The beginning of Ramadan Sobhi's crisis dates back to August 2023, before the case evolved through investigation stages, provisional suspension, and hearings, culminating in the CAS ruling and the rejection of the appeal before the Swiss Federal Court.
