Vitaly Mutko
Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
The International Olympic Committee announces that Russia have been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang over allegations of state-sponsored doping.
Dec 5, 19:56
Russia appoint Stanislav Cherchesov as head coach until 2018
Russia appoint former national goalkeeper and Legia Warsaw boss Stanislav Cherchesov as the country's new head coach until after the 2018 World Cup.
Aug 11, 16:45
Leonid Slutsky resigns as Russia coach after Euro 2016 early exit
Leonid Slutsky resigns as Russia's head coach after the 2018 World Cup hosts were knocked out of Euro 2016 in the group stages.
Jun 26, 15:32
Russian official 'praises hooligans for defending their country'
A high-ranking Russian MP and football official praises violent fans for 'defending the honour of their country' at Euro 2016.
Jun 13, 14:38
UEFA to beef up security at Euro 2016 following crowd trouble
UEFA confirms plans to tighten security at Euro 2016 following fan violence.
Jun 12, 12:23
Russia welcomes UEFA action over crowd violence at Euro 2016
Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko backs UEFA's decision to open disciplinary proceedings against his country.
Jun 12, 11:54
UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Russia
UEFA will investigate crowd disturbances, apparent racist behaviour and the setting off of fireworks during Russia's 1-1 draw with England.
Jun 12, 11:10
Russia sports minister expecting UEFA fine over crowd trouble
Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko says that his country will be fined by UEFA over the crowd trouble at Euro 2016.
Jun 12, 09:48
Minister: 'Russia not ready for more Formula 1 races'
Russia's sports minister plays down suggestions that the country might add another annual grand prix to the Formula 1 calendar.
May 3, 11:17
Russian football clubs banned from signing Turkish players
Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko confirms that the country's professional football clubs will not be allowed to sign Turkish players in the upcoming winter break.
Nov 29, 16:34
IAAF votes to provisionally suspend Russia
The IAAF votes to provisionally suspended Russia's athletics federation.
Nov 13, 21:38
Russian Federation 'to admit some offences'
Acting president Vadim Zelichenok reveals that Russian Federation's athletics body will "admit some things" in relation to WADA's recent report.
Nov 12, 18:08
Vitaly Mutko: British anti-doping system "worse than ours"
Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko suggests that Britain's anti-doping system is "even worse" than his own country's in the wake of the Russian doping scandal.
Nov 11, 22:32
Greg Dyke calls for Vitaly Mutko ban
FA chairman Greg Dyke calls on FIFA to consider banning executive committee member and Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko in the wake of the Russian doping scandal.
Nov 10, 23:04
Leonid Slutsky succeeds Fabio Capello as Russia head coach
CSKA Moscow coach Leonid Slutsky has been appointed as head coach of the Russian national football team, succeeding Fabio Capello, who was sacked in July.
Aug 8, 13:08
World Anti-Doping Agency takes 3,000 samples from Russian athletes
Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko reveals that WADA has taken 3,000 blood samples from the nation's athletes after a documentary claimed that doping was rife in the country.
Dec 24, 11:46
Fabio Capello coy over Russia future
Russia manager Fabio Capello declines to comment on speculation that he is to lose his job following a poor run of results.
Nov 18, 10:16
Fabio Capello expected to sign Russia extension
Russia manager Fabio Capello is expected to sign a contract extension with the Russian Football Union in the New Year.
Dec 23, 18:11
Fabio Capello to receive new Russia deal
Former England boss Fabio Capello is close to extending his contract with Russia, according to sports minister Vitaly Mutko.
Nov 16, 10:17
Russian Football Federation talk to Fabio Capello
Russia confirm that they are speaking with former England manager Fabio Capello about the vacant manager's post.
Jul 12, 14:54
Russian minister of sport Vitaly Mutko backs Fabio Capello
Russian minister of sport Vitaly Mutko describes Fabio Capello as "a good option" to replace Guus Hiddink as manager of the national football team.
Jul 12, 02:22
Russia Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko: season change to blame
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko places the blame for Russia's surprise Euro 2012 exit with the new seasonal change.
Jun 25, 14:42
