Sanctions
Sanctions for doping offences are based on the declaration issued by the 54th Ordinary FIFA Congress in Paris on 21 May 2004 between FIFA and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regarding collaboration to combat doping in football, whereby FIFA accepted the World Anti-doping Code in the light of factors specific to football and generally recognised principles of law. The following ruling consequently applies:
1. Sanctions for doping offences shall be commensurate with the degree of the player’s guilt. A minimum suspension of 6 months shall be imposed in all cases. In addition to the suspension, a fine may also be imposed.
2. In the case of a first doping offence, the maximum suspension shall be 2 years.
3. The execution of the sanction may be suspended for the period in excess of 6 months if the circumstances of the offence, the degree of the player’s guilt and other circumstances justify such a decision. Under no circum- stances may probation be granted.
4. If a suspended sanction is imposed against a player who then commits another doping offence, he shall be made to serve the suspended sanc- tion.
5. In the case of a repeated doping offence, the duration of the suspension imposed shall be increased in compliance with art. 62 par.
3. Any such suspension may not be deferred.