Russian midfielder Denis Cheryshev not guilty of doping allegations

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Denis Cheryshev starred for Russia at this summer's World Cup. AFP

Tests showed no signs of wrongdoing from the 27 year old Valencia player

Denis Cheryshev was under investigation by Spanish doping agencies after his Father had been quoted as saying he had received growth hormone treatment before the World Cup.

However he has been cleared of any wrongdoing after anti-doping authorities found no "signs of irregular behaviour".

The investigation is now closed.

After and impressive World Cup in which he scored 4 goals, Cheryshev secured a loan move to Valencia from Villareal this summer.

Read his statement in full. 

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