Paul Pogba, the France and Juventus midfielder, has been banned from football for four years due to a doping offence.
The incident occurred after he tested positive for testosterone, a banned substance, following Juventus’ game against Udinese on August 20, 2023. Pogba, who denies knowingly taking any banned substances, has expressed his intention to appeal the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Pogba was provisionally suspended by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal in September 2023.
This case highlights the strict anti-doping regulations in sports and the severe consequences athletes face for violating these rules.
Pogba’s appeal will shed more light on the situation as he aims to clear his name and salvage his professional career.
The ban was based on the detection of testosterone not produced by the body in Pogba’s system.
The ban could potentially end his career if served in full until August 2027.
Pogba returned to Juventus in 2022 after playing for Manchester United and has been plagued by injuries since his return.
