FIFA Disciplinary Code

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Article 62

Sanctions

1. Sanctions imposed on a player who is guilty of doping (cf. art.

60) depend on the element of danger and on the quantity detected of the substances in question and whether the infringement has been repeated:

27 a) 1st infringement: suspension of at least six (6) months from all matches at every level and a minimum fine of CHF 10,000;

b) 2nd infringement (two (2) infringements within five (5) years – decisive dates: tests): suspension of at least twelve (12) months from all matches at every level and a minimum fine of CHF 15,000;

2 Repeated infringements may incur a total ban on any football related activity.

3 The foregoing par. 1 and 2 also apply to attempted doping (cf. art. 9).