On the evening of February 29th, Goal Italy reported that Paul Pogba will be banned from playing worldwide for the next four years. This seems to be the end of the former Manchester United midfielder's career, as he is already 31 years old this year.
Previously, in September 2023, a random sample from Pogba during a match between Juventus and Udinese was found to have abnormally high levels of testosterone. A second sample from Pogba in October also tested positive for doping.
Pogba has been banned from playing for an extended period.
According to anti-doping regulations, any player or athlete who tests positive for a banned substance will be banned from competing for four years. The penalty can only be reduced if the person receiving the penalty can prove that they only used doping unintentionally.
The case of Andre Onana, the Manchester United goalkeeper, is an example. While playing for Ajax, Onana tested positive for doping. However, the Cameroonian international proved that he had accidentally used his wife's medication, so he was only banned from playing for one year.
On Juventus' side, the Turin club is likely to terminate Pogba's contract as he will not be playing for many years to come. Currently, the former Manchester United midfielder's contract with the "Old Lady" runs until summer 2026.
After leaving Man Utd, Pogba has been plagued by bad luck. The career of the player born in 1993 has plummeted due to recurring injuries, culminating in his discovery of drug use in sports . To date, Pogba has only played a mere 8 matches in his second stint with Juventus.
Before receiving the punishment, Pogba had already been suspended. Immediately, Juventus reduced his salary from 10 million euros per year to 42,000 euros per year.
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