A footballer’s career is like a roller coaster. Getting to the top is a first accomplishment, staying there is another matter. Paul Pogba can attest to this. 5 years ago, the French midfielder touched the stars, one summer evening, in the rain, by scoring in the World Cup final against Croatia (4-2) to contribute to the world title of the French team.
It would have been difficult, at that moment, to imagine the next chapters in the book by the native of Lagny-sur-Marne. In difficulty at Manchester United, where he was never spared from criticism, Paul Pogba then suffered physical problems which kept him away from the field. A recurring obstacle which then gave way to even darker aspects in the career of the talented midfielder.
A terrible last year
A year ago, Pogba was the target of a racketeering attempt, all against a backdrop of public conflict with his older brother Mathias. Alongside this matter which must be resolved in court, the 2018 world champion was also forced to draw a line under the World Cup in Qatar due to a serious knee injury, shortly after his return to Juventus. His 2022-23 season was almost blank. Returning to the pitch in the spring, the Frenchman relapsed at the end of last season, before a new hiccup at the start of this new exercise with this positive test for testosterone. Suspended as a precautionary measure, Paul Pogba would risk being removed from the field for 4 years. Could such a resounding sanction encourage him to end his career? The next few weeks will be decisive.
