Maradona's Failed Doping Test
In June 1994 the Argentine soccer superstar failed a routine drugs test and was expelled from the USA World Cup. We hear from one of the Argentine team medics, Dr Roberto Peidro.
In June 1994 the Argentine soccer superstar failed a routine drugs test and was expelled from the USA 1994 World Cup. It signalled the end of his dazzling international career. Mike Lanchin has been speaking to Dr Roberto Peidro, who was part of Argentina's medical staff at the tournament.
Photo: Diego Maradona leaves the field for a routine drugs test, accompanied by a FIFA nurse, June 25 1994 (Getty)
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