Several former Algerian footballers have fathered children with disabilities . ` But I think it is extremely unlikely that this would happen -- and I know of no drugs or substances that would be used to enhance sporting prowess that could be transferred and therefore cause these abnormalities . '' These players believe they were administered drugs in the 1980s without their consent . Comment: Scientist doubts that effects of performance-enhancing drugs can be passed on .
Several former Algerian footballers have fathered children with disabilities . These players believe they were administered drugs in the 1980s without their consent . Comment: Scientist doubts that effects of performance-enhancing drugs can be passed on .