Overview
- An agreement announced on 30 July 2026 between the Football Association, the World Anti‑Doping Agency and Mykhailo Mudryk ended his appeal and restored his eligibility to play with immediate effect.
- The case began after an out‑of‑competition test on 22 October 2024 showed a low concentration of meldonium; an independent commission later imposed a four‑year ban that Mudryk appealed to CAS.
- WADA updated Technical Document TD2027MRL to raise the minimum reporting level for meldonium so low concentrations like Mudryk’s would not be reported as positives under current lab standards.
- As part of the settlement Mudryk accepted that the anti‑doping rule violations occurred and accepted a period of ineligibility equal to time already served, so the earlier four‑year ban was rescinded.
- Chelsea say they will support his reintegration as he rejoins pre‑season preparations, and the resolution highlights how changes in scientific reporting rules can alter the outcome of past anti‑doping findings.