WADA Upset Over FIFA Incident
May 12, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under FIFA World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) president, John Fahey has lashed out today against FIFA for the headache caused by their unwillingness to adhere to new rules.
WADA and FIFA came to an agreement after soccer players voiced concern over the new rules enforced by WADA. At first WADA pointed out that they could have complained earlier if there was a problem but they went ahead with renegotiations anyways. With everything settled FIFA players are still grumbling over the new rules.
WADA was established to act as a referee of sorts against professional drug use. Soccer players, who are not known to use steroids are being tested anyways. For some this is an invasion of their privacy as WADA will be allowed to monitor their whereabouts during the off seasons.
I have a problem understanding what the big deal is with these soccer stars? I mean they are acting like they are guilty of taking drugs and fear getting caught. I mean if I were taking drugs I would want to be tested either. I guess that after the pressures of an intense season they need time to chill on the beach with a reefer. No problem in that. Unless you make millions of dollars playing soccer. Sometimes you just have to give up a few things for your career.
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