Pyramids star Ramadan Sobhi loses appeal over four-year doping suspension

Pyramids FC forward Ramadan Sobhi has suffered a major setback after his appeal against a four-year suspension for an alleged anti-doping violation was rejected.

According to reports, the Swiss Federal Court has upheld the ruling against the Egyptian international, meaning the four-year ban imposed on Sobhi remains in force.

The case relates to an anti-doping violation involving the alleged manipulation of a doping sample. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) previously ruled on November 26, 2025, that Sobhi should serve a four-year suspension after finding him in breach of anti-doping regulations.

Sobhi subsequently challenged the decision, seeking to have the punishment overturned. However, reports indicate that his appeal has now been rejected, leaving the original four-year sanction intact.

The decision represents a significant blow to the 29-year-old, who has been an important player for Pyramids and has also represented the Egyptian national team.

Under the terms of the suspension, Sobhi is prohibited from participating in sporting activities covered by the sanction. This includes entering sports facilities, training with a club or undertaking administrative duties within sport for the duration of the ban.

The ruling also creates serious implications for Sobhi’s future with Pyramids FC. Reports indicate that termination of his contract with the Egyptian club has become mandatory as a consequence of the suspension, with further sanctions possible if the terms of the ruling are breached.

Sobhi’s case has attracted considerable attention in Egyptian football because of the length of the punishment and the potential impact on both his club career and international prospects.

With the appeal now rejected, the four-year suspension will continue to prevent the player from competing and carrying out football-related activities for the stipulated period.

Pyramids FC will also have to deal with the sporting consequences of losing one of their established attacking players, while Sobhi faces an extended period away from competitive football.

The latest ruling effectively closes the current appeal process surrounding the four-year sanction, unless the player has another legally available avenue to challenge the decision.