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Soccer-Brazil midfielder Fred tests positive for banned substance

SAO PAULO, July 31 (Reuters) - Brazil midfielder Fred tested positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide during the June-July Copa America, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday. The 22-year-old Shaktar Donetsk player has denied using the substance, which is a diuretic, and the CBF added in a statement that it would support him as he bids to clear his name. (Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Ken Ferris)