Paul Pogba can play soccer again from March 2025. The 31-year-old tested positive for a banned substance in 2023. As a result, he was banned from professional soccer for four years initially, but it has been reduced and he can return to action next year.
Following the reduction, and the likelihood that Pogba won’t return to Juventus, speculation over his next move has been rife. Unsurprisingly, interest from France, Italy and the Premier League has surfaced.
However, following years of turmoil over his career, a move to the MLS could have several benefits for the former World Cup winner.
Years in the Spotlight
Ever since Pogba moved from Le Harve to Manchester United in 2009, aged just 16, his soccer journey has been closely scrutinized.
There were high hopes that the midfielder would break into United’s first team under Sir Alex Ferguson. But, searching for more regular playing time, he moved to Serie A giants Juventus in 2012.
In Turin, the Frenchman shined. He enjoyed a trophy-laden four seasons in Italy’s top flight. Between 2012 and 2016, Pogba won four consecutive Serie A titles and reached the 2015 Champions League final.
Despite struggling upon his return to Old Trafford in 2016. Pogba continued to win accolades at the highest level. He played an integral role in France’s 2018 World Cup victory. In Russia, Pogba played six games and scored in the final – a 4-2 win over Croatia.
Yet Pogba has struggled to reach the lofty heights of his early career. Between the start of the 2021 campaign, the 31-year-old has played just 39 competitive soccer matches.
Off the field, the former Man United player has faced several controversies too. In 2022, he was subject to an extortion attempt by his brother, childhood friends and an organized gang. That group threatened Pogba to pay the sum of $15 million. The ordeal almost caused him to retire from soccer.
A year later, Pogba’s substance ban took effect, and he…
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Author : Alex Waite
Publish date : 2024-10-09 15:02:07
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