In 2024, a trace amount of meldonium—a prohibited substance—was detected in Mudryk’s routine doping test. This led to an immediate four-year ban for the Ukrainian winger, who promptly filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, updated World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines now classify such findings differently, meaning a similar case today would not trigger disciplinary action.

“Regulations have since been revised,” confirmed the Football Association in an official statement. “While Mudryk’s test cannot be reassessed retroactively, the meldonium level recorded would no longer be considered a doping violation under current standards. The substance’s concentration in his sample would not have been flagged, and thus, no anti-doping breach would have occurred.”

“Given these regulatory changes and additional contextual factors, the FA and Mudryk have reached a mutual agreement, with WADA’s endorsement.”

As part of this resolution, Mudryk admitted to violating anti-doping protocols and accepted a completed ban. With the suspension now served in full, he is free to return to competitive play without delay.