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BreakingNews.ie
18-06-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk charged by FA over anti-doping rule violation
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating anti-doping rules. The 24-year-old has not played since being handed a provisional suspension in December after he returned a positive test, reportedly for the banned substance meldonium. Advertisement An FA statement said: 'We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with anti-doping rule violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance, in terms of regulations three and four of the FA's anti-doping regulations. Mudryk started only once in the Premier League last season (Steven Paston/PA) 'As this is an ongoing case, we are not in a position to comment further at this time.' Mudryk could face a ban of up to four years under the FA's anti-doping regulations. Under Regulation 77, a four-year ban would result if the violation related to a non-specified substance, unless the player or his camp could establish that the violation was not intentional. Advertisement Where the violation relates to a specified substance and the FA can establish the violation was intentional, a four-year ban would also apply. Specified substances are those considered more likely to have been consumed by an athlete for a purpose other than the enhancement of sports performance. A shorter ban could apply depending on other circumstances, such as whether it could be proved there was no intention to violate the regulations and whether the violation occurred in or out of competition. Chelsea have been approached for comment. Advertisement Earlier this month Mudryk's number 10 shirt was given to Cole Palmer for next season, leaving the Ukraine international without a squad number at Stamford Bridge. In a statement issued at the time of his suspension, Mudryk said the positive sample had come as 'a complete shock' and he had 'not done anything wrong,' with Chelsea adding the player had 'never knowingly used any banned substances'. The result was returned shortly after he had been away on international duty with Ukraine in November, during which time the banned substance is reported to have been administered. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca initially said the winger was unavailable through illness to explain a four-game period that he was absent from the team prior to the suspension being made public. Advertisement Mudryk was introduced to Chelsea fans on the pitch at Stamford Bridge in January 2023 (Mike Egerton/PA) Mudryk last played for the club in a 2-0 win away to Heidenheim in the Conference League on November 28. He was then an unused substitute for the 3-0 Premier League win against Aston Villa three days later. His last appearance in the league came on November 10 as a second-half substitute in a 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal. Mudryk's time at Stamford Bridge has been dogged by inconsistency on the pitch. Brief flourishes of talent have been interrupted by periods of limited impact while his finishing and delivery from wide have frustrated supporters since his £88million move from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023. Advertisement He has scored just 10 goals in 73 appearances in all competitions and has rarely held down a regular place in the team. Under Maresca his chances have been even more limited with most of his games coming in the cup competitions and in Europe, with just a single Premier League start in August's 6-2 win over Wolves.
The Guardian
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Mykhailo Mudryk could face four-year ban after FA charge over failed drugs test
Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk could face a lengthy ban after being charged by the Football Association with doping offences. Under FA regulations the winger could be banned for as long as four years after providing a positive A sample last year. It is believed the banned performance-enhancing substance meldonium was found in Mudryk's system. The Ukraine international has not played since last November and was provisionally suspended while he and Chelsea waited for the results of a B sample. An FA spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with anti-doping rule violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance, in terms of Regulations 3 and 4 of the FA's Anti-Doping Regulations. As this is an ongoing case, we are not in a position to comment further at this time.' Chelsea declined to comment. In December the club said: 'Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances.' More details soon …
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Will Mykhailo Mudryk receive a medal if Chelsea win the Conference League final?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MYKHAILO MUDRYK is Chelsea's forgotten man heading into the Uefa Conference League final. The Ukrainian was banned from playing in December after failing a provisional drugs test. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Mykhaylo Mudryk is in Wroclaw ahead of Chelsea's clash with Real Betis Credit: Getty 3 The 24-year-old is currently banned from playing but featured in Conference League games earlier this season Credit: Getty 3 CHELSEA VS REAL BETIS - CONFERENCE LEAGUE FINAL LIVE BETTING TIPS AND FREE BETS FOR THE FINAL Mudryk played five times in the competition during the early stages of the season. The 24-year-old scored three goals and notched four assists in those games. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL STREET BATTLE Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades But he has not featured for Chelsea since netting in a 2-0 win against Heidenheim on November 28. The Blues take on Real Betis tonight in Wroclaw for the trophy. And Mudryk was a surprise arrival in the city on Tuesday ahead of the big clash. Will Mykhailo Mudryk receive a medal if Chelsea win the Conference League final? Under Uefa rules, every player who has featured in Chelsea's Conference League games is eligible for a medal. As such, Mudryk WILL be awarded either a winner's or runners-up gong after tonight's match. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK It is not known whether he will be on the field with his Chelsea teammates to receive his prize. The club could opt to give Mudryk his medal privately. Fuming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca delivers two-word X-rated response to critics in fiery press conference Why was Mudryk banned from playing? The Chelsea forward tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium in early December. Mudryk has insisted he never knowingly used any banned substances. He has been unable to train with the squad while suspended. The ban remains provisional but if found guilty, Mudryk could face a lengthy period on the sidelines. He stunned even his manager Enzo Maresca by turning up in Wroclaw earlier this week. CHELSEA RATINGS: Colwill gets perfect revenge on Forest but Sancho performance won't convince Blues to splash out £25m CHELSEA sealed Champions League football with a 1-0 win away at Nottingham Forest. The Blues have been absent from Europe's elite competition for two years but finally, the billion-pound boys will be back next season. It was unlikely source Levi Colwill with the goal to give Chelsea a boost of confidence ahead of flying to Poland for Wednesday's Conference League final against Real Betis. Find out how SunSport's Graeme Bryce rated the performances here... Dressed in Chelsea attire, £88million Mudryk rubbed shoulders with fans at a steak restaurant in the Polish city. Asked about the moment, which went viral, Maresca said: To be honest, I don't know he is here or is coming? "He is here? I don't know. I am happy for Mischa to be here." Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023. He penned an eight-and-a-half-year deal with the club, which runs until 2031.
Metro
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Mykhailo Mudryk receives results of lie detector test in bid to clear name
Mykhailo Mudryk hasn't played since November 28 (Picture: Getty) Mykhailo Mudryk has passed a lie detector test in an effort to clear his name after he received a doping ban earlier this season. The 23-year-old has been provisionally suspended after an analysis of a urine sample taken as part of a test conducted in the UK in the autumn detected the presence of the banned substance. Mudryk, whose last appearance for Chelsea came back on November, believes the adverse finding was the result of a contaminated supplement. The former Shakhtar Donetsk star is facing a ban of up to four years and the strain he is currently under was encapsulated by his most recent social media update in the build-up to last weekend's west London derby when he posted a tear emoji in response to a video package of his matchwinning performance in last season's corresponding fixture. According to Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin, Mudryk remains at a loss as to how traces of Meldonium ended up in his system and has gone to extreme lengths to prove his innocence. Get personalised updates on Chelsea every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'I have spoken to Mudryk many times since this doping issue arose,' said Palkin, speaking to GIVEMESPORT. 'He doesn't understand how it could have happened. He has no clue. No idea at all. Mykhailo Mudryk responded to Chelsea's post ahead of their Premier League game against Fulham (Instagram) 'So his lawyers organised for him to take a lie detector test, which he passed. It will form part of the evidence showing he didn't intentionally do anything wrong. 'Mudryk has been clear, it's not his fault that he tested positive. We now need to find out how this has happened, and who did this. His lawyers are trying to find out. 'There are still no results from the B-sample, so that remains open. Nobody knows what's happened. I wish Mudryk all the best. He's a top professional and a very good person. He should be protected. What Mykhailo Mudryk has said about his ban 'I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to the FA contained a banned substance. 'This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened 'I know that I have not done anything wrong and remain hopeful that I will be back on the pitch soon. I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can.' Mykhailo Mudryk is currently serving a provisional suspension after failing a drugs test (PA) 'Shakhtar also has a vested interest. There are bonuses from his move to Chelsea linked to his performances. 'If he's not playing, it causes problems for us because we could potentially lose €30m. So Shakhtar, Chelsea and Mudryk, we are in one boat. 'We all support Mudryk, and hope he is allowed to continue playing football soon.' Arrow MORE: Chelsea will be without £49m 'world-class player' for Club World Cup Arrow MORE: Man Utd move step closer to signing Premier League star ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee
Mykhailo Mudryk has passed a 'lie detector test' in his bid to prove his innocence amid a doping ban, a Shakhtar Donetsk chief has claimed. Chelsea star Mudryk, 24, is currently provisionally suspended from playing football after it was confirmed last year that he had tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium. He has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to prove his innocence, but has not played for Chelsea since November. Mudryk appeared to suggest he was missing being part of the team at the weekend, with a cryptic comment on one of Chelsea's posts, as he awaits the result of a 'B' sample, and whether it confirms the findings of his 'A' sample. But with his former charge out of action, Shakhtar chief Sergei Palkin has claimed that the player is doing everything he can to prove his innocence, including taking a polygraph test. 'I have spoken to Mudryk many times since this doping issue arose,' Palkin told GIVEMESPORT exclusively. 'He doesn't understand how it could have happened. He has no clue. No idea at all. 'So his lawyers organised for him to take a lie detector test, which he passed. It will form part of the evidence showing he didn't intentionally do anything wrong. 'Mudryk has been clear, it's not his fault that he tested positive. We now need to find out how this has happened, and who did this. His lawyers are trying to find out. 'There are still no results from the B-sample, so that remains open. Nobody knows what's happened. I wish Mudryk all the best. He's a top professional and a very good person. He should be protected. 'Shakhtar also has a vested interest. There are bonuses from his move to Chelsea linked to his performances. If he's not playing, it causes problems for us because we could potentially lose €30m. So Shakhtar, Chelsea and Mudryk, we are in one boat. 'We all support Mudryk, and hope he is allowed to continue playing football soon.' After joining for £88million back in January 2023, Mudyrk struggled to impose himself in the Chelsea side, and failed to really hit the ground running. In 79 appearances for the Blues, he has only scored 10 goals, and was yet to do so in the Premier League in 2024-25 at the point his suspension came in. He is yet to feature for the Blues since November and hadn't scored in the Premier League this season before his ban was imposed If found to have committed an offence, then punishments for a positive drugs test could lead to a long-term ban as was the case with Paul Pogba when the former Man United star was initially banned from football for four years before an appeal led to it being reduced to 18 months. In a message to his followers on Instagram after his provisional ban, Mudryk posted: 'I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to The FA contained a banned substance. 'This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened. 'I know that I have not done anything wrong and remain hopeful that I will be back on the pitch soon. I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can.'
