Kazakh cyclist Alexander Vinokourov is told his doping ban is for two years . Pre - race favorite was thrown out of the 2007 Tour de France for illegal substances . Vinokourov has said he wants to launch a comeback , preferably with Astana alongside Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador . Banned for life by FIFA , Vinokourov can resume cycling on May 24 .
Kazakh cyclist Alexander Vinokourov is told his doping ban is for two years . Pre - race favorite was thrown out of the 2007 Tour de France for illegal substances . Banned for life by FIFA , Vinokourov can resume cycling on May 24 .