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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned for four years over a doping offence, Sky News understands - potentially ending his career at the top level.

The Frenchman, who won a World Cup with Les Bleus in his heyday in 2018, turns 31 next month, meaning he could be pushing 35 by the time he's allowed back on the pitch.

Pogba, who is now contracted to Italian giants Juventus, was provisionally suspended by the country's national anti-doping tribunal in September after testing positive for testosterone.

The test, performed after Juve's 3-0 season-opening victory at Udinese on 20 August, detected the hormone, which increases athletes' endurance.

He was an unused substitute in that game.

Pogba's positive test was also confirmed in a counter-analysis on a second sample in October.

Juventus did not comment, but a source confirmed the club has been notified and would assess the next steps.

Pogba's representatives have been approached for comment.

Due to injuries, he has made only eight appearances since moving back to Juventus from Manchester United on a free transfer for a second time in 2022.

During his first spell with Juventus between 2012 and 2016, Pogba won plaudits for his performances in the Italian league and in European competition.

He has also impressed over the majority of his 91 appearances for , particularly during the country's 2018 World Cup campaign.

Pogba's second spell at United - where he broke through as a youth player before moving to Juventus to play first-team football - is widely considered to be underwhelming.

Signed for a then-record fee of more than £80m, Pogba was an inconsistent performer for dysfunctional United side that continued to struggle in the post-Alex Ferguson years.

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Surprisingly, this guy is one of Tinubu's favorite football player. Maybe because of the Guinea connection.



Hard Iuck for him.

This one just destroy his career by himself

It's well with him.

It is well

Ehya hard luck. Too bad it had to end this way. Always double check what you drink or eat as a top athlete. Meanwhile, I sell quality vintage shirts. See my thread for update.

End of the road for his career not too far away.

Hmmmmmm

Career thrown into the mud because he thinks winning world cup will make him be a big bad boy. He never learns

Ogiame:
Surprisingly, this guy is one of Tinubu's favorite football player. Maybe because of the Guinea connection.



Hard Iuck for him.

We see what you did there. Funny guy

End of an era

Make e go learn basketball or volley ball.

Because when he comes back e go hard to get a club.

But why will you take banned substances.

If football don dey hard just go Saudi and play to earn big.

Nice one. Drugs should be off the sport

The government only cares about themselves.


Make money by minning crYpto asssets for free.

WhatsApp in my signature

Since when

Somone somewhere in ABJ needs to be tested too. They know themselves

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Hmmmmmm

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My club Manchester United contributed to the down ward spiral of Pogba's career.
he should switch to another sport, like boxing or wrestling

End of his career

He had a nice career. Like if you really like Pogba

This is ridiculous

He should just retire.

Why tarnishing his reputation with drugs at the pinnacle of his career? Good to finish strong, and leave the stage with loud ovation.

Ok

Burna boy spoiled this guy

Hold Burna boy responsible

He has seen the best of his career. He should just use this opportunity and retire

Seductress4:
We see what you did there. Funny guy

Don't get me wrong oh.

Don't snifff, don't inject. Stay clean

It's finished.

Baba should enter content creation.

I was just thinking of this guy this morning.

PDJT:


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You know that we Cover Everything In Nigeria

that's it, career of a promising talent gone too soon. The guy should forget about returning to the pitch.