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Samir Nasri: Why was the ex-Arsenal & Man City banned for doping?

With Nasri's football ban is set to end after he was banned from involvement of the sport due to doping, Goal takes a look at the story behind it

Former Man City and France midfielder Samir Nasri is set to return to football after being handed a lengthy doping ban in 2017 following his use of prohibited substances.

Nasri's ban, which was initially six months long but then extended to 18 months following a UEFA ruling, is set to conclude at the end of December – though he is allowed to undergo medicals and training starting this month.