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Paul Pogba Could Link Up With Lionel Messi After Return From Doping Ban, In Talks With Inter Miami

Paul Pogba Could Link Up With Lionel Messi After Return From Doping Ban, In Talks With Inter Miami

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Paul Pogba can return to competition from Tuesday as the former France star’s 18-month doping ban expired — but he needs to find a club. The player who graced the midfield of Manchester United and Juventus is hoping to put three chaotic years behind him and is searching for a new employer with a view to playing in the 2026 World Cup, with David Beckham‘s MLS side Inter Miami among his possible options. The 91-times capped midfielder suffered through repeated injuries and patchy form that led to his departure from United in 2022. He returned for a second stint at Juventus, where problems continued to dog him. A failed drugs test after a game in Italy in August 2023 resulted in a four-year doping ban which was reduced on appeal. Pogba blamed a food supplement prescribed by a doctor he consulted in the United States for the positive test. Juventus terminated his contract last November, but Pogba “is training at 1,000 percent, he’s in good spirits, he has received many offers”, a member …

Paul Pogba’s Juventus Contract Terminated Despite Doping Ban Reduction

Paul Pogba’s Juventus Contract Terminated Despite Doping Ban Reduction

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Paul Pogba‘s Juventus career is over after the Serie A club announced on Friday that the France midfielder’s contract had been terminated even though his doping ban was cut to 18 months on appeal. Pogba will be able to return to competitive football in March after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) chopped last month an initial four-year suspension handed down by the Italian anti-doping authority NADO. But Juventus have decided to cut ties with the 31-year-old, whose return to Turin from Manchester United in 2022 was ruined by a string of problems on and off the pitch. In a statement, Juve said that they and Pogba “have reached a mutual agreement for the termination of their contract as of 30 November, 2024”. His contract had been due to expire in 2026. “You gave me a lot, more than what I could ever say, and I’ll always keep with me the love you showed me,” said Pogba to Juve fans on social media. “You’ll always be in my heart. Good luck.” Pogba …

“Was A Great Player But…”: Juventus Coach Thiago Motta Breaks Silence After Paul Pogba Ban Reduction

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Thiago Motta refused on Saturday to say whether Paul Pogba had a future at Juventus after the France midfielder’s four-year doping ban was slashed to 18 months. Pogba, a World Cup winner with Les Bleus in 2018, will be able to return to competitive football from March 11 next year following Friday’s ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Italian media report that Juve might still seek to terminate Pogba’s contract, which runs until the end of June 2026 and is reportedly worth up to 10 million euros ($10.97 million) a season. “The club will assess the situation and make a decision if necessary. Paul was a great player but he hasn’t played for a long time,” coach Motta told reporters ahead of Sunday’s Serie A fixture with Cagliari. “All I’m thinking about is our match tomorrow, nothing else really matters as far as I’m concerned.” Juventus refused to comment on Pogba, who tested positive for testosterone following the Turin club’s opening Serie A fixture of last season, a 3-0 win …

Paul Pogba’s Drug Ban Cut To 18 Months From 4 Years: International Sports Court

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File photo of Paul Pogba© AFP Paul Pogba’s four-year ban for doping has been reduced to 18 months, a spokesperson from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday. “I can confirm the decision: an 18-month suspension with effect from 11 September 2023. The reasons for the decision will follow later,” the CAS spokesperson told AFP. Pogba, 31, tested positive for testosterone in August 2023.  (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article Source link

Injured France Star Compares Antoine Griezmann With N’Golo Kante After Semi-Final Heroics

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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final of FIFA World Cup 2022.© AFP Antoine Griezmann has been exceptional for France in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, playing a different role to what most football fans are used to. The 31-year-old has generally featured in attack over the years, behind the front two of Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud. However, Griezmann has put on brilliant performances as a box-to-box midfielder, and his defensive side of the game has not gone unnoticed. France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final on Thursday to set up a final clash with Argentina. Notably, France came into the tournament without star midfielders Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante, who are both out injured. Following Les Blues’ win over the Atlas Lions, Pogba compared Griezmann with Kante, following his reinvention as a ball-winning midfielder during the tournament. “Griezmannkante,” Pogba wrote on his Instagram story, along with a thinking emoji. Griezmann picked up the player of the match award for his performance against Morocco. Notably, Pogba and Kante played a huge role …