Goal takes a look at what doping entails, how severe of a problem it is within the sport and the punishment footballers can face
Cases of doping are not frequently reported in association football, unlike sports such as cycling and athletics. There only a handful of high-profile cases of footballers being alleged to have used of illegal substance for doping purposes.
But what exactly is doping in football, how prominent is it within the sport and how is it different from recreational drug activity? How severe is the punishment for players who have been found guilty of consumption of performance-enhancing materials?