Paul Pogba Calls 4-Year Doping Ban ‘Incorrect’ As Paulo Dybala, Khabib Nurmagomedov & Others Support the ‘Heartbroken’ Juventus Star
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The Anti-Doping prosecutor’s demands against Paul Pogba have been acknowledged. As a result of testing positive for illegal supplements during a doping test, he has received an exceptionally extensive four-year suspension. The long-standing career of the French midfielder hangs in the balance because of this ban. The verdict sparked public comments not just from him but also from his former teammates and prominent figures from other sports who voiced their support.
Following the final announcement about his suspension lasting until 2027, Pogba voiced his sentiments through Instagram. He stated, “I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect.” The 30-year-old further added, “I am sad, shocked, and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.”
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He firmly affirmed that he had never consciously consumed any substances breaching the anti-doping policy. Paul Pogba further announced plans to challenge this ruling before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A strong wave of sympathy followed with his ex-Juventus colleague, Paulo Dybala, expressing solidarity via heartfelt comments, stating, “I love you so much, brother.”
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov added further moral support as seen when liking the Frenchman’s post along with attaching a prayer emoji, implying hope. Other ex-Juventus stars such as Leandro Paredes and Juan Cuadrado also left heart emojis in the comments to show solidarity. It seems the situation is far from over, and the sports community is standing behind Paul Pogba. In the meantime, let us revisit the origins of this issue.
Paul; Pogba Ban: How did it all start?
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Paul Pogba was first suspended in September 2023. He tested positive for testosterone metabolites in August, following a match between Juventus and Udinese. In response, the midfielder continuously asserted his inadvertent consumption of the prohibited substance. Meanwhile, prompted by these events, the Anti-Doping Prosecutor pursued a severe four-year ban which has subsequently been imposed.
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Should any further appeal from the World Cup winner fail to gain traction or be dismissed without consideration by those responsible for judgment; soccer enthusiasts would regrettably remain deprived of witnessing him play until potentially as late as August 2027.
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Edited by:
Jacob Gijy