Former Algerian international Mohammed Qassi Al Saeed, pictured with his daughter Madina, is one of the players who claim they were given performance-enhancing steroids without their consent during the 1980s.
Families fighting for justice —
Former Algerian international Mohammed Qassi Al Saeed, pictured with his daughter Madina, is one of the players who claim they were given performance-enhancing steroids without their consent during the 1980s.
Algerian players believe they may have been administered drugs while playing for their country during the 1980s, resulting in a number of their children being born with mental and physical disabilities.
Drugs suspicions —
Algerian players believe they may have been administered drugs while playing for their country during the 1980s, resulting in a number of their children being born with mental and physical disabilities.
Algeria stunned the world of football by defeating the mighty West Germany 2-1 in the 1982 World Cup finals in Spain. However, a controversial 1-0 German victory over Austria subsequently saw the north African nation eliminated from the competition on goal difference.
World Cup heroes —
Algeria stunned the world of football by defeating the mighty West Germany 2-1 in the 1982 World Cup finals in Spain. However, a controversial 1-0 German victory over Austria subsequently saw the north African nation eliminated from the competition on goal difference.