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EURO LIFELINE Russia face Euro 2020 ban over doping shame.. and Scotland could take their place
Joe Miles
20 Nov 2019, 17:07Updated: 20 Nov 2019, 17:10
RUSSIA face being banned from Euro 2020 due to alleged inconsistencies in anti-doping data - which could incredibly lead to Scotland taking their place.
The world's largest nation are also at risk of being suspended from next summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
John McGinn in action against Russia
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John McGinn in action against RussiaCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
Scotland faced off against Russia twice in their Euro qualifying group, with the Russians winning both 2-1 and 4-0 respectively.
Russia are one of 12 host countries for next summer's Euro 2020 tournament - which kicks off on June 12.
The St Petersburg Stadium will be used for three Group B matches and a quarter-final on July 3.
Russia's potential punishment comes as the country's anti-doping agency is expected to be declared non-compliant when the World Anti-Doping Agency's executive committee meet on December 9 to discuss the issue.
Artem Dzyuba scores for Russia against Scotland
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Artem Dzyuba scores for Russia against ScotlandCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
The data in question comes from January 2012 to August 2015 and was obtained by WADA in January.
A statement released by WADA on Monday read: "The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirms that WADA's independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC) met yesterday, 17 November, to consider a report from the Agency's Intelligence and Investigations Department (I&I) and independent forensic experts and, accordingly, to discuss the ongoing compliance procedure brought against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
'In line with the process, the CRC will now bring a formal recommendation to the WADA executive committee (ExCo), under the chairmanship of WADA President Sir Craig Reedie whose term of office runs until December 31, 2019.
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"The ExCo is scheduled to meet on 9 December to discuss the recommendation."
If the executive agrees with the findings, Russia could be banned from participating in major sporting events and have hosting rights removed.
Should Russia appeal, the case would be taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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It is not clear exactly how Uefa would handle a sanction handed out to Russia by WADA.
In the latest edition of their disciplinary regulations on their website, Uefa simply state they will recognise the authority of another sporting body in relation to doping.
It says: "In so far as they are compatible with Uefa's rules, measures taken by a government body or another sporting body in relation to doping are recognised by Uefa."
There is no further information as to whether Uefa would actually enforce the sanction however.
And while it could be assumed Scotland could take Russia's place if they finish third in Group I, Uefa haven't stated who would replace them in the tournament.
However, in 1992 Yugoslavia were barred from the tournament barely a week before it was due to start, Denmark players were called off the beach to take their place after finishing behind them in their qualifying group - and they went on to win the whole tournament.
Joe Miles
20 Nov 2019, 17:07Updated: 20 Nov 2019, 17:10
RUSSIA face being banned from Euro 2020 due to alleged inconsistencies in anti-doping data - which could incredibly lead to Scotland taking their place.
The world's largest nation are also at risk of being suspended from next summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
John McGinn in action against Russia
2
John McGinn in action against RussiaCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
Scotland faced off against Russia twice in their Euro qualifying group, with the Russians winning both 2-1 and 4-0 respectively.
Russia are one of 12 host countries for next summer's Euro 2020 tournament - which kicks off on June 12.
The St Petersburg Stadium will be used for three Group B matches and a quarter-final on July 3.
Russia's potential punishment comes as the country's anti-doping agency is expected to be declared non-compliant when the World Anti-Doping Agency's executive committee meet on December 9 to discuss the issue.
Artem Dzyuba scores for Russia against Scotland
2
Artem Dzyuba scores for Russia against ScotlandCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
The data in question comes from January 2012 to August 2015 and was obtained by WADA in January.
A statement released by WADA on Monday read: "The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirms that WADA's independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC) met yesterday, 17 November, to consider a report from the Agency's Intelligence and Investigations Department (I&I) and independent forensic experts and, accordingly, to discuss the ongoing compliance procedure brought against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
'In line with the process, the CRC will now bring a formal recommendation to the WADA executive committee (ExCo), under the chairmanship of WADA President Sir Craig Reedie whose term of office runs until December 31, 2019.
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"The ExCo is scheduled to meet on 9 December to discuss the recommendation."
If the executive agrees with the findings, Russia could be banned from participating in major sporting events and have hosting rights removed.
Should Russia appeal, the case would be taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
EURO DREAM Can Scotland follow Denmark route to Euros glory with Russia facing ban?
Will Scotland take Russia's place at Euro 2020?
It is not clear exactly how Uefa would handle a sanction handed out to Russia by WADA.
In the latest edition of their disciplinary regulations on their website, Uefa simply state they will recognise the authority of another sporting body in relation to doping.
It says: "In so far as they are compatible with Uefa's rules, measures taken by a government body or another sporting body in relation to doping are recognised by Uefa."
There is no further information as to whether Uefa would actually enforce the sanction however.
And while it could be assumed Scotland could take Russia's place if they finish third in Group I, Uefa haven't stated who would replace them in the tournament.
However, in 1992 Yugoslavia were barred from the tournament barely a week before it was due to start, Denmark players were called off the beach to take their place after finishing behind them in their qualifying group - and they went on to win the whole tournament.