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Paul Pogba breaks silence after being 'handed lengthy ban' for failing anti-doping test

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Updated 14:23 29 Feb 2024 GMTPublished 14:07 29 Feb 2024 GMT

Paul Pogba breaks silence after being 'handed lengthy ban' for failing anti-doping test

Paul Pogba has received a four-year ban from football.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

Paul Pogba has broken his silence after he was given a four-year ban for a failed drug test.

Back in August 2023, Pogba, who was an unused substitute, was picked for a random test after Juventus’ 3-0 win over Udinese in Serie A.

In September, the Frenchman was provisionally suspended after his initial sample showed DHEA was found in his system which can raise levels of testosterone - a hormone that increases the endurance of athletes.

On Thursday morning, it was reported that Pogba has received a four-year ban.

The report by Italian news outlet Repubblica Sport stated: “The prosecution did not believe the defense's version of accidental intake of the substance. Key point for Pogba's lawyers, who had rejected the plea deal.”

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On Thursday morning, it was reported that Pogba has received a four-year ban.

The Frenchman said in a statement: “I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping's decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect.

“I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.

“When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.

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“As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances and have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.

“As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.”

To date, Pogba has made over 400 club appearances in his career, playing for the likes of Manchester United and Juventus, scoring 73 goals.

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The midfielder also won the World Cup with France when they claimed glory in Russia back in 2018.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Paul Pogba, Football, Manchester United, Juventus

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan

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