The World Cup winner’s future hangs in the balance as he vows to fight the ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
In a stunning turn of events, football star Paul Pogba has been slapped with a four-year doping ban, throwing his illustrious career into disarray. The former Manchester United midfielder, currently playing for Juventus, was handed the harsh penalty by Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal. This verdict effectively sidelines Pogba from professional football until August 2027, unless he can successfully appeal the decision.
Pogba, who was provisionally suspended in September after a failed drug test, has vehemently denied any intentional wrongdoing. His camp insists that the banned substance, DHEA, was unknowingly ingested, possibly through a contaminated supplement. Despite these claims, the tribunal stood firm, dealing a severe blow to the player’s career.
Speaking out against the ruling, Pogba expressed deep sadness and disbelief, asserting his innocence and pledging to appeal the decision. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will now be his battleground as he fights to clear his tarnished name and salvage what remains of his once glittering career.
The midfielder’s journey has been tumultuous since his record-breaking transfer to Manchester United in 2016. Despite moments of brilliance, injuries have plagued his time at Juventus, limiting his appearances and raising questions about his future in the sport.
The football world now watches with bated breath as Pogba faces his toughest challenge yet, battling not only to clear his name but also to save his career from premature extinction
