Football allowed to opt out of global drugs code

Football will be allowed to opt out of several key parts of the worldwide code on drugs in sport, it emerged today.

Football allowed to opt out of global drugs code

Football will be allowed to opt out of several key parts of the worldwide code on drugs in sport, it emerged today.

Documentary evidence provided by the Football Association to a Parliamentary inquiry today reveals that FIFA have negotiated the right to deal with all doping cases in-house with no fixed penalties – and with no appeals allowed against decisions by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited