Paul Pogba published a family photo on Tuesday with his brothers, the twins Florentin and Mathias, on the occasion of their common anniversary on August 19. On paper, a simple fraternal shot, smiling and all that is normal. But in the light of events in recent years, this gesture has a very special resonance. Because behind the image of the found unit hides a heavy past, that of the extortion affair which rocked Pogba and his family.
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In 2022, the French world champion had been the victim of pressures and money requests, directly involving his brother Mathias. An explosive affair, where the 2018 world champion had private information was revealed and his career parasitized by controversies. Mathias Pogba was sentenced in 2024, marking the judicial conclusion of this painful soap opera. For many, this final point also sealed the break between the two brothers.
Hence surprise, and even misunderstanding, aroused by the publication of Paul Pogba. Why reach out to the one who participated in his misfortune? Pardon ? Or reminder that blood ties remain stronger than anything? At a time when Pogba's career has not yet officially restarted, since it has not yet resumed competition with AS Monaco, this shot seems to show that it was able to overcome the tests that involved what had been perceived as family betrayal. Now stays in the former Juve midfielder and MU to turn the page also on the ground, where his last appearance begins to go up …
