Paul Pogba has had a roller coaster ride throughout his career. It was in Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow that La Pioche experienced the most powerful moment of his footballing life, on July 15, 2018. There, he lifted the World Cup with the French team. That was just over six years ago. Since then, the French international (91 caps, 11 goals) has experienced many more downs than ups. First, there was the end of his adventure at Manchester United, where he admitted to having gone through bouts of depression. Weakened by injuries, the Frenchman then left on a free and through the back door. To give his career a new lease on life, he returned to Turin, where he exploded in the eyes of the entire world.
A terrible descent into hell
But the magic of the early days was not found during his second marriage with the Old Lady. The midfielder spent more time in the infirmary than on the football pitch. All while being one of the highest paid players in Massimiliano Allegri’s squad. At the same time, the native of Lagny-sur-Marne had to deal with the attempted extortion and kidnapping case of which he was the victim in March 2022. Visibly involved in all these stories, his brother Mathias threatened to make revelations about him, particularly concerning his links with a marabout. Enough to inevitably disturb the man and the footballer. To make matters worse, a new case broke out on September 11, 2023.
Indeed, about a year ago, the Italian anti-doping agency (NADO) revealed that Pogba had tested positive for the doping substance DHEA, on August 20, 2023 during the first day of the 2023-24 Serie A against Udinese. The Frenchman, who did not come into the game, was tested after the match. A few days later, the results were in. “The National Anti-Doping Tribunal announces that, following the request of the National Anti-Doping Prosecutor’s Office, it is suspending the athlete Paul Pogba as a precautionary measure for violation of articles 2.1 and 2.2. Substance found: testosterone metabolites of non-endogenous origin.”the body had explained in a press release. Silent, Juve had also published a press release to confirm this news.
Pogba trains alone
Provisionally suspended, the player and his entourage quickly denied it. On his account Instagramhe had mentioned a decision “incorrect“. Engaged in a long fight, “Pogboom”, whose counter-analyses results confirmed the anti-doping agency’s report on October 6, was in the sights of the Prosecutor who had requested a 4-year suspension (until September 10, 2027) on December 7. A sanction accepted and officially confirmed on February 29. A terrible blow to the Frenchman. For its part, Juventus, where his contract runs until June 2026, had the possibility of terminating his lease. According to the echoes coming from Italy in recent months, this was and still is the will of the bianconera team. But at present, the French world champion, who earns the minimum wage (around €2,000 net per month), is still officially linked to the Piedmontese.
“I have a contract, but I haven’t had the chance to speak to the director and the coach. It’s silence there. I think they’re waiting for the result of the appeal, but you have to ask them.”the environment had confessed to Skysports in July. But he is no longer welcome in Turin. Pogba has been sidelined from the professional group and no longer trains with the club now managed by Thiago Motta. Some sources close to Juve have also explained to us that he has not had the opportunity to speak with the new Turin coach and that he does not go to the training center and very little to Turin in recent months. Rather discreet, La Pioche nevertheless gives some news via his social networks. Thus, he continues to keep physically fit alone on his side.
The environment has been explained in recent days in Switzerland
Despite his mishap, Pogba still wants to come back and get back on the pitch, we were told a few days ago. Despite worrying comments about his future, he also assured him in person. “If you haven’t seen one of my interviews where I say I’m retiring, it’s because I’m not, because I still feel like a footballer. I want to fight against this injustice. Pogba is not finished, Pogba is here and as long as you don’t see me saying that I’m finished, don’t worry. I have an incredible desire to come back, I feel like a child who wants to be a professional. I train, I do everything I can to get back on the pitch.” At the same time, the Frenchman enjoys his free time with his family.
He also shared photos and videos of his travels, particularly in Africa. He was also seen supporting the French team during Euro 2024. Little in the media in Italy since his suspension, Paul Pogba is making headlines this Friday. The Sports Gazette has given an update on his situation. Thus, the newspaper with the pink paper explains that the Frenchman appeared in recent days before the Swiss courts in Lausanne, he who filed an appeal with the CAS. He gave his version of the facts concerning his doping case. Information that we can confirm to you. The 31-year-old player, who defended himself and explained himself, is now waiting to be informed of his fate. A new crucial step in the career and life of Paul Pogba.
