UEFA’s anti-doping programme

UEFA has intensified the fight against doping in football – and is working in accordance with the motto “one positive case is one case too many”.
UEFA’s anti-doping programme involves an increase in the number of doping controls in its competitions, greater financial outlay in the sector, the creation of an anti-doping unit within the UEFA administration, as well as an expert anti-doping panel, and an education programme aimed at the broad spectrum of the European football community.
Associations and clubs taking part in UEFA competitions are being asked to assist UEFA in implementing the anti-doping programme, while any player participating in a UEFA competition may be required not only to undergo a doping control after a match, but also to undergo out-of-competition controls. No advance information is given as to when controls will take place.
The anti-doping panel is appointed by the UEFA Chief Executive and consists of members of the UEFA Medical Committee and external experts. This panel draws up and makes proposals concerning the anti-doping programme.
Anti-doping activities are administered within UEFA by the Professional Football division under director Giorgio Marchetti.




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