World Cup: FIFA to test for banned drug EPO

FIFA will test for the banned drug EPO at the World Cup as they intensify efforts to crack down on doping in football.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2002 - 07:36

FIFA will test for the banned drug EPO at the World Cup as they intensify efforts to crack down on doping in football.

Dr Michel D’Hooghe, chairman of FIFA’s sports medical committee, believes doping specialists have moved into football from cycling, attracted by the cash-rich sport.

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