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World Cup chief Vitaly Mutko resigns ahead of Russia 2018 weeks after Olympics ban

Former World Cup 2018 Chief Organizer Vitaly Mutko [Photo: Courtesy]

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko has resigned from his role as chief organiser for Russia 2018.The deputy prime minister has played a key role in preparation to host the World Cup next summer but the Russia 2018 organising committee have confirmed "with deep regret" that he has walked away.

Mutko was handed a lifetime ban from the Olympics for his part in a "state-directed" doping programme, though he is contesting that penalty.

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