![]() Mutko has been accused of personal involvement in state-supported doping. Russian dignitaries expected to be in attendance at the ceremony include former Russian sports minister Mutko, now a close colleague of president Vladimir Putin as well as president of the Russian FA. The high-profile draw next Friday will be co-hosted in Moscow by Gary Lineker and Russian sports journalist Maria Komandnaya, feature a host of celebrities and footballers, and be broadcast to millions worldwide. ![]() Rodchenkov's American lawyer, Jim Walden, has confirmed to Sportsmail that Rodchenkov is not only willing and ready to help FIFA but says he has evidence that shows dozens of footballers, including Russian internationals, were part of their state-sponsored doping regime.Īsked if Rodchenkov, who is currently in US protective custody, has such evidence and would share it with FIFA, Walden said: 'Yes, and my phone is on, and my email is on.' ![]() ![]() The revelations will tarnish the World Cup countdown and raise new questions about Russia's suitability as hosts and fears that Russian officials or players could be prosecuted for anti-doping violations in the build-up. ![]()
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