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Pogba to Maradona: 10 footballers who were banned for doping

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1. Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba faces a four-year football ban due to doping, a development that could mark the conclusion of his professional career.

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2. Kolo Toure

Former Manchester City defender Kolo Toure received a six-month ban in 2011 after testing positive for a banned substance.

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3. Edgar Davids

Known for his distinctive goggles and dreadlocks, Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids failed drug tests in 2001, testing positive for Nandrolone during his Juventus tenure.

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4. Adrian Mutu

In 2004, while at Chelsea, Mutu was banned for seven months for alleged cocaine use. Six years later, at Fiorentina, he received a ban for sibutramine.

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5. Pep Guardiola

Manchester City's treble-winning manager was caught with nandrolone in 2001 during his Serie A stint with Brescia. 

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6. Andre Onana

Goalkeeper Onana, now with Manchester United, received a nine-month ban for mistakenly taking his wife's tablets containing diuretic furosemide, impacting his career

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7. Fred

Brazilian midfielder Fred faced doping controversy in 2015 after testing positive for diuretic hydrochlorothiazide during the Copa America.

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8. Deco

Portuguese midfielder Deco faced doping allegations in March 2013, testing positive for furosemide, a masking substance.

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9. Samir Nasri

Nasri served an 18-month ban for a 500ml infusion, violating World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations in 2017.

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10. Diego Maradona

The iconic Argentine football legend faced a 15-month ban in 1991 after testing positive for cocaine, adding a controversial chapter to his illustrious career.

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