The International Football Federation (FIFA) commented on the statement that Russian football players used prohibited substances.

As stated by the general secretary of this organization Fatma Samura, if the guilt of the players is proved, serious, even tough, sanctions are waiting for them.

"FIFA is intolerant of doping. We worked closely with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Chairman of the WADA Commission Richard McLaren.

I want to emphasize that while there is no evidence of a large-scale use of doping among football players, but if they are, then sanctions will be tough, "- quotes Samur R-Sport.

Recall that more recently WADA informer Grigory Rodchenkov named the names of some players of the Russian team who used dope at the World Cup in 2014. As Rodchenkov's lawyer Jim Walden said, his client is ready to provide FIFA with evidence of the players' involvement in the state doping program. It should be noted that Russia is the host of the future World Cup in football, which will be held in 2018.