Russias team doctor says anti-doping officials visited the team camp four times in the run-up to Euro 2016. Inspectors have carried out 44 tests, according to Dr Eduard Bezuglov, who has questioned whether other teams at the finals are being treated the same.Russian sport has been hit by doping scandal in recent months, and the countrys athletes still do not know if they will be allowed to participate at this summers Olympic Games. But sports minister Vitaly Mutko last week dismissed an allegation he helped cover up a top footballers positive drug test as silly and Dr Bezuglov, speaking at a press conference in France, said there is nothing in the history of Russian football to warrant such heavy scrutiny from the authorities.We have been asking this question to ourselves, he said. Whether we have been tested more than others. All national teams are under the control of UEFA and FIFA, and before the group stages of the competition the Russian national team were already visited more than three times by doping control inspectors.First they inspected 10 people at a time, then on the 4th time they just looked at four people. All this is happening at 7am, and these inspectors even broke a record once by coming at 6.30am. Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has denied allegations of a doping cover-up But we treat all this with understanding. We dont know whether this is the same for the other teams, and maybe they dont get inspected that often; however, there is a hope that everybody is treated equally. And I am saying this is because the Russian national football team has never had any precedents of this kind. We have never had a single problem like that.And this is throughout the whole history of Russian football - and I would like to emphasise that - the number of doping tests in Russian football has always been well above the requirement and we have never had any problems like that whatsoever. Russia celebrate their late equalising goal against England in Marseille So we do understand that any information from any kind of media source - even if it is from India - is a reason to come to us at 6.30am to test our football players. So like I said the players treat this with understanding, but we will never give you the satisfaction of having your suspicions come true.Dr Bezuglov then asked an English journalist how many times Englands players had been tested and was told his questioner could not provide the answer.They dont know?, he said. English media knows everything! In Russia we think that English people know everything about their football team.So they have not been tested, am I right? So now we can compare - we have been tested 44 times and the English - not at all. So here you go, here is the answer for you.Asked for a response to Bezuglovs comments, UEFA told The Associated Press that it does not provide figures on the number of tests conducted for each team.The body has said its anti-doping program for Euro 2016 is the largest ever conducted at a European Championships and would feature extensive out-of-competition testing, in-competition tests at every match and targeted testing based on intelligence and knowledge-sharing.Contacted by the AP, the English Football Association said it would not be revealing any information on how many tests Englands players have had before or during the Euros. Also See: Russia fans defended honour Russians trained to fight Euro 2016 Fixtures Latest video Tables Get Sky Sports Get a £10 free bet! Rashaan Melvin Jersey . 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PETERSBURG, Fla.TORONTO - Christmas is often a busy, stressful time, especially for hockey players who have to balance family and professional obligations.But for James Reimer and David Booth of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Christmas brings perspective and an opportunity to reflect and appreciate on how fortunate they are to play professional hockey while observing their faith.Whether youre a carpenter, or a plumber, a hockey player or an airline pilot, your lifes going to get crazy no matter what, said Reimer, while still in his goalie pads after practice on Friday. Things are going to happen and stuff. When you have something like Christ to lean on, it just adds a peace that surpasses all understanding.Its such a gift to be able to have that perspective, especially when things are going rough.Although the NHLs collective bargaining agreement guarantees that players get Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, theres still a lot of travel over the holidays for hockey teams. The Maple Leafs, for example, played in Chicago on Sunday, played in Dallas on Tuesday night and will continue a seven-game road trip in Florida on Dec. 28.The American Hockey League has an even tighter holiday window, with a full slate of games scheduled for Dec. 26. Major junior hockey players have 10 days off, but the worlds top prospects will be busy when the world junior championship begins in Toronto and Montreal on Boxing Day.That travel schedule can be daunting for some, but Booth doesnt mind.I think theres always time to get in to the Bible, said the Maple Leafs left-winger. I think thats the biggest thing when youre on the road, is having your quiet time, being able to sit down, to read, to reflect, to pray. Those are things that you can do anywhere and I think thats one of the beautiful things about our job: the ability that we have to continue to worship while on the road.Laurie Boschman understands the challenges facing Christian hockey players. He was an NHLer for 14 years and has worked with Hockey Ministries International for 21 years, helping the faith-based Christian organization in its many camps and chapel programs.Based in Ottawa, Boschman leads players from the Senators in regular chapel programs and also helps co-ordinate chapel programs around the NHL.In his view, many players find themselves dissatisfied with their lives despite the money and prestige that comes with the NHL lifestyle. They may also be bothered by issues outside of the arena like relationship problems or the failing health of loved ones.For example, since were talking here before Christmas, we can talk about what the Bible says about the holiday, said Boschman in a phone interview with The Canadian Press. Is it about pressents? Is it about something more than that? And if it is, does the Bible address that? Players are interested in that because I think sometimes theres a perspective that players have about faith and its not based in fact.ddddddddddddIts based in I thought it was this, or I thought it was that. We get to point them to the Scriptures and say This is what the Bible teaches and this is what its about.Booth agrees with Boschman that chapel gives players a chance to realize that theyre more than just their profession.I think when you get away from defining yourself by a sport it opens up your ability to make an impact away from the rink or have a greater purpose in life, said Booth. I dont think were put on this Earth just to play a sport. I think this sport is giving me such a huge advantage to reach the community, a platform to share things that matter.Were given so much. People look at us, wow the coolest job and it is a cool job and a great salary that comes with it. But those things all fade. Those things never satisfy.Theres no lack of demand for HMIs chapel programs. The non-denominational ministry works with more than 270 teams in over 30 leagues to provide chapel and counselling services for hockey players, coaches and other support staff. HMI also has hockey camps for children in Canada, the United States, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.Both Reimer and Booth point to regular chapel services as a resource that helps them bring balance to their lives on and off the ice.Obviously, being on the road and sometimes playing on Sundays or practising on Sundays, you dont get to go to church very often, said Reimer. Maybe once a month, if youre lucky. So to have that chapel — usually its once every two weeks, something you can go to with a couple of your teammates and the chaplain, just make sure youre staying focused and your eyes are on the right prize — its good to have that because it helps to keep you calm.Booth also feels that attending chapel and being a devout Christian helps him relate to his teammates, especially those who dont share his faith, because it fosters a sense of respect and tolerance in the locker-room.Love your teammates even though you guys share different beliefs, said Booth. You guys might have different lifestyles. You might not agree with everything they do but you always respect them, you love them, you get along with them, youre a good teammate. You do things with them. The biggest thing is not to judge. Theyre accepting of my beliefs and I accept their beliefs.I think thats where tolerance comes in and thats what makes humanity function: being able to tolerate other people with so many differences amongst us. 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