Prominent football lawyer Yuriy Yurchenko commented on the latest news surrounding the suspended Chelsea and Ukraine national team midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk due to doping.
Yuriy Yurchenko (photo: facebook.com)— If test A is positive, it essentially rules out violations by the laboratory and the collection procedure. At the same time, it indicates a violation of WADA anti-doping rules. This also means that Mudryk has not cooperated, and the case has been significantly delayed. However, it also indicates that he is fully convinced of the accidental nature of the doping getting into his body.
If there is no direct evidence of the accidental nature of the doping getting into the body (which could reduce the sanction), it makes more sense to admit guilt. And it is worth cooperating with the authorities to help identify the guilty parties involved in the doping getting into the body, to hold them accountable. This will also help prevent similar cases in the future for both Mudryk and other footballers.
Can Chelsea demand a huge sum of compensation from the Ukrainian footballer? Yes, there are indeed grounds for this. This is damage inflicted on the other party of the contract due to improper execution, both in accordance with UK legislation and the relevant conditions of the contract. It is the player’s responsibility if he cannot prove that the fault lies with three persons, not with him. The player must not only train and play football but also adhere to other contract conditions that would not lead to his termination for failing to fulfill his obligations to the club. In fact, FC Shakhtar also has the right to sue Mudryk if the opportunity to receive bonuses from his subsequent transfer to another club has been lost due to his doping. A contract is a two-way street with obligations for both the player and the club,” the lawyer said.
