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Putin Says Doping Scandal Attacks on Mutko Made It Impossible to Sack Him

Vitaly Mutko oversaw sport at the height of Russia’s doping scandal.

Former Russian Sports Minister Mutko Tapped for Construction Post

Mutko responsible for overseeing sport at a time when Russian sports were dogged by scandal.

Mutko Demoted to Organize UN Tourism Conference

Mutko was ordered to step down as head of Russia’s 2018 World Cup Organizing Committee.

Mutko Removed as Chief Organizer of Russia’s 2018 World Cup

Mutko was a key figure behind preparations for this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

Embattled Football Chief Mutko Steps Down to Fight Doping Ban

He stepped down 6 months before the start of Russia's World Cup

FIFA to Test Russian Soccer Team for Suspected Doping

FIFA confirmed that it will test past samples given by Russian soccer players for tampering

Russia Will Support Its 'Neutral' Athletes At Winter Olympics, Says Mutko

Mutko said the IOC ruling was unfair to Russia and its athletes

The Road to Rio: How Russia (Finally) Made It

Defying the majority of forecasts, Russia dodged the bullet. After nine months of scandal, haranguing and waiting, most of its national teams are going...

WADA Condemnation as Russia Thrown Olympic Lifeline

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) threw Russian athletes a lifeline when it decided Sunday not to impose a blanket ban on country's Olympic team...

Russia and the World Await Olympic Ban Decision

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is expected to announce its decision on whether Russia will be allowed to take part in next month's Olympic Games...

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