How WADA's doping ban hits Russia and Vladimir Putin where it hurts
No expense was spared. A $50 billion statement of intent that in hosting the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Russia was back as a major player on the sporting stage.
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No expense was spared. A $50 billion statement of intent that in hosting the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Russia was back as a major player on the sporting stage.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions -- notably the Olympics and the World Cup -- for four years over doping non-compliance.
Russia's ability to host Euro 2020 football matches and its participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2020 Olympics could be under threat after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recommended a four-year ban for non-compliance in doping investigations.
Soccer fans can officially get excited about the 2022 World Cup. FIFA just unveiled the emblem for the games in Qatar, and the attention to detail has been turned up.
Gianni Infantino was reelected for a second term as president of football's international governing body FIFA on Wednesday, having run unopposed.
World football governing body FIFA said Wednesday that the number of teams at the next men's World Cup will remain at 32.