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  • Every day I thank God I’m in Monaco – Pogba

    Every day I thank God I’m in Monaco – Pogba

    Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba admits he’s loving life again as he undergoes a first preseason at French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

    The French star has missed the past two seasons due to a doping suspension.

    Pogba joined Monaco this summer and coach Adi Hutter has stated he expects the 32 year-old to make his debut in a month’s time.

    Meanwhile, speaking with Bein Sport, Pogba stated: “We’re getting back to football, I’m like a child again. Right now, I’m preparing to join my teammates on the pitch; that’s the goal. I’m in great shape, and the staff is taking excellent care of me. It’s just a matter of time before I get back to my best and give it my all on the pitch.”

    On Monaco, he added: “I don’t regret my choice. Every day I thank God for being here. I’m at a great club, with people determined to see the best Pogba again.

    “There are certain steps to follow: I want to be sure I step onto the pitch and be myself, what everyone expects to see.”

  • Paul Pogba’s ban ends in less than 24 hours

    Paul Pogba’s ban ends in less than 24 hours

    French football player Paul Pogba is officially a viable player again from Tuesday.

    The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder will complete his nine month doping ban at midnight tonight, March 10. From Tuesday, Pogba will be free to play again.

    The France international saw a four-year ban slashed to 18 months on appeal before Christmas.

    Pogba was released from his contract by Juve earlier this season and is now free to find himself a new club.

    Now 31, Pogba has been linked with Olympique Marseille and also teams in MLS and the Saudi Pro League since his appeal was successful.

  • Paul Pogba drops big hint over next club move

    Paul Pogba drops big hint over next club move

    Free agent Paul Pogba has hinted his next club could soon be confirmed.

    Pogba is now a free agent after terminating his contract with Juventus by mutual consent. He is due to return to action in March when his doping ban concludes.

    The Frenchman continues to be a bit cryptic on social media and fuel rumors about his future.

    A short while ago, he shared an image on Instagram with a difficult-to-decipher message: “Let’s see what’s about to happen…”

    Former Manchester United midfielder Pogba has been training in Miami to build up his fitness during his ban.

  • Offers are now arriving – Paul Pogba

    Offers are now arriving – Paul Pogba

    French football player, Paul Pogba admits offers are now arriving as he prepares to return to top-level football.

    Released from his contract at Juventus, Pogba is now training as he waits for his doping ban to be completed. An appeal saw the suspension slashed from four years to 18 months, meaning the former Manchester United can play again in March.

    Pogba who is a free agent spoke to Twitch streamer AmineMaTue: “There are offers, some interesting, some less so… Russia, yes, there have been offers, but it is not my objective. We have other objectives.

    “A club that plays in the Champions League? Why not. If it comes, of course, why not. We always aim for the best clubs.

    “After that, however, it does not only depend on me, but on many other things,” he revealed.

  • Our relationship was like boyfriend and girlfriend – Pogba speaks on rift with Mourinho

    Our relationship was like boyfriend and girlfriend – Pogba speaks on rift with Mourinho

    Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has spoken about his issues with an ex-manager.

    Juventus midfielder Pogba claimed his relationship with former United boss Jose Mourinho was difficult.

    The two were close when Pogba first arrived at the club, but soon fell out over tactics and other matters.

    “Our relationship was like boyfriend and girlfriend, we were breaking up and making up all the time,” Pogba told The Mail.

    “It started great, he was one of the reasons I went back to Manchester because I spoke to him and he convinced me to come back.

    “I don’t know why it turned into a nightmare and us fighting. Because I wasn’t fighting. I didn’t start the fight.

    “We disagreed like managers and players do sometimes. But there’s a lot of respect from me to him.

    “If I see him tomorrow it’s a big hug! But one day we will have to sit down together and discuss it.”

  • Ban: Paul Pogba lodges appeal with CAS

    Ban: Paul Pogba lodges appeal with CAS

    Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has lodged his appeal against his doping ban.

    Pogba was hit with a four-year suspension earlier this year after testing positive for testosterone last season.

    After several months of planning with his legal team, Pogba was in Switzerland this week to lodge his appeal.

    La Gazzetta dello Sport says the Frenchman appeared before the Swiss courts in Lausanne, where he filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS).

    The former Manchester United ace gave his version of the facts concerning his doping case.

    The 31-year-old midfielder, who defended and explained himself, will now wait to be informed of the ruling.

    Tribalfootball

  • ‘I’m still alive guys, don’t worry’ – Pogba speaks out

    ‘I’m still alive guys, don’t worry’ – Pogba speaks out

    Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has set the record straight after a rogue report went global yesterday casting doubt on his career.

    Pogba is currently serving a four-year doping ban, though his legal team are busily putting together an appeal against the ban.

    Yesterday, Guardian Nigeria released excerpts from an interview where Pogba was quoted stating, “It’s over. Paul Pogba no longer exists”.

    However, these comments were taken from an Al Jazeera interview two years ago, before the ban, and Pogba has since taken to social media to assure his fans.

    The former Manchester United midfielder posted: “Old sarcastic comments have been misleadingly described as authentic and recent to generate clicks.

    “I’m still alive guys, don’t worry.”

    Tribalfootball

  • Why Pogba delaying 4-year ban appeal – Rabiot

    Why Pogba delaying 4-year ban appeal – Rabiot

    Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot hopes Paul Pogba’s doping case is “reviewed”.

    The Juve and France midfielder has been handed a four-year ban for failing a doping test. The ruling is set to be appealed by the former Manchester United star’s legal team.

    Rabiot said at his France media conference: “Pogba? It’s a shame what’s happening.

    “Obviously we’re in contact, we talk regularly. He’s still in Turin. I know he was waiting to know the exact reasons for the suspension so he could appeal.

    “I hope the sanction will be reduced, because from what Paul told me, taking 4 years for this is a bit excessive.

    “I hope they review the sanction.”

  • Paul Pogba receives offer from Russia

    Paul Pogba receives offer from Russia

    Suspended Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has received an offer from Russia.

    Pogba has been suspended for four years for doping, though he is appealing the ruling.

    And he has received an offer from a celebrity league in Russia where the Broke Boys have made a move.

    Their sporting director Artjom Chatjaturjan confirmed: “It may seem like a joke, but we called him. So far, he has politely refused.

    “He is in a desperate moment and he needs time to accept that he will not be able to play for so long.”

    Tribalfootball

  • Pogba’s downfall influenced by Raiola passing – Transfer expert

    Pogba’s downfall influenced by Raiola passing – Transfer expert

    Transfer expert Nicolo Schira says Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has missed the influence of his former agent Mino Raiola.

    Since Raiola’s passing last year, Pogba has found himself subject to an alleged blackmail plot and is now facing a lengthy ban for doping.

    Schira told Radio Bianconera: “Raiola? He was very rough, but he did what was good for his players. He was very attentive: in my opinion, with Pogba, there were errors in management and superficiality.

    “Regarding the operation, the player must be the one to say ‘I’ll have surgery or I won’t have surgery’. From there, many errors occurred in cascade. If he had had surgery, with the long break of the World Cup, he would have returned.

    “Instead, in doing so, the problems dragged on and he had surgery the same. The season was compromised and his off-field management was also affected. He lacks an important figure who knows how to manage him and it is no coincidence that Pogba has been in difficulty in the last two years, which coincide with his illness and the passing of Mino Raiola.”