In a sad and shocking turn of events recently, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba was provisionally suspended following a random drug test after his club’s impressive 3-0 victory over Udinese on 20 August. This suspension has shone a sad dark path over the career of a player who was once considered one of the hottest prospects in football.
Pogba’s journey in the football world has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From his early days as a budding talent to his rise at Juventus and a record-breaking return to Manchester United, the midfielder’s fortunes have taken a drastic dip, raising questions about his future in the sport.
It’s been seven long years since Manchester United shattered the world transfer record to re-sign Pogba. At the time, he was just 23, already boasting four Serie A titles and holding the title of young player of the tournament at the World Cup. Yet, with the exception of his triumph at the 2018 World Cup, it seems like fate has conspired against him.
Pogba’s latest ordeal, a potential four-year ban for the doping violation, has left the football world in shock. Coupled with recurring knee problems and being in his thirties, the future appears bleak for this once-great talent and he’s since been sinking into a new low.
The drams didn’t start there though. In March 2022, a month before playing his final game for Manchester United, Pogba faced an even darker ordeal when he was allegedly kidnapped near Paris. Masked men armed with M16 assault rifles demanded a staggering €13 million in protection money, equal to €1 million for each year of his career. He seemed willing to comply but was thwarted by his bank. Furthermore, a bizarre accusation emerged from his elder brother, Mathias, who claimed Pogba had employed a marabout “a West African holy man” to curse Kylian Mbappé.
The decline of Paul Pogba, once hailed as one of the best in the world, is both startling and disheartening. His fans and the football community can only hope that he can resolve these issues and return to the pitch soon. Pogba’s extraordinary talents have graced the sport, and we eagerly anticipate his triumphant return to the beautiful game.
This is truly unfortunate news for Paul Pogba’s career and the world of football. Hopefully, he will have the opportunity to resolve this issue and return to the pitch soon. We have seen Pogba’s exceptional abilities, and we hope he can overcome this setback to continue contributing to the sport he is passionate about.