Football : Paul Pogba suspended for four years. His club reacts
After several weeks of waiting, Paul Pogba’s fate has finally been determined. According to the verdict from the Italian anti-doping tribunal, the French midfielder has been handed a four-year suspension. This is the maximum penalty for doping offenses.
Paul Pogba officially received the duration of his suspension on Thursday. Tested positive for testosterone, the French international will be sidelined for a period of four years in the testosterone doping case. This heavy sanction could potentially mark the end of the 30-year-old player’s career, although he intends to appeal this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
For now, reactions to the announcement of the suspension of the Juventus player are pouring in.
« We have received notification from the tribunal », said a source within Juventus, stating that they « take note » of the tribunal’s decision. While several media outlets suggest that the club intends to part ways with Paul Pogba, messages of support for him continue to multiply.
From his brother Florentin to Didier Deschamps, as well as his partner, many have expressed their support for him.
Moreover, according to L’Equipe in today’s edition, several players from the French national team (Rabiot, Griezmann, Coman, Kimpembe) have contacted the player via WhatsApp. On its part, the French Football Federation, which has been relatively quiet on this matter until now, has simply stated, in the columns of the newspaper, its « enormous consideration for the outstanding and popular player that Paul Pogba is ». A relatively understated tribute.
