Ukrainian Football Association Rejects Links to Mudryk Doping Case

Shakhtar has also expressed no issues with the federation.

December will mark a year since the doping case involving Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk began. Reports suggested the player tested positive while with the Ukrainian national team, but the federation strongly denies any connection.

Details: The Ukrainian Football Association chose not to comment directly to the BBC about the case but stated that it is not involved in the proceedings. Neither WADA nor the English FA has made requests to the UAF.

Moreover, Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Serhiy Palkin dismissed reports about the club planning to sue the Ukrainian federation for lost bonuses tied to Mudryk’s transfer to Chelsea as “absurd.”

Quote: “UAF representatives cannot comment on this issue, as the UAF is not a party to the case. Neither WADA nor the English FA has sent us any requests. We are in contact with Mudryk’s lawyers and are providing them with all necessary information. However, we cannot comment further due to a non-disclosure agreement. No UAF staff, doctors, or coaches are involved in this matter.”