• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Paul Pogba 'handed lengthy ban' after failing anti-doping test

Home> Football> Football News

Updated 12:16 29 Feb 2024 GMTPublished 11:44 29 Feb 2024 GMT

Paul Pogba 'handed lengthy ban' after failing anti-doping test

Paul Pogba has reportedly received a four-year ban for doping.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban following his failed drug test, according to reports in Italy.

Italian outlet Repubblica Sport claim Pogba has been banned for four years for doping violations.

Pogba, 30, was provisionally suspended back in September 2023 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.

Advert

In October 2023, his failed drug test was confirmed after his B sample returned a positive result.

The former Manchester United star was selected for random testing after Juventus' game against Udinese last August.

He was an unused substitute in Juve's 3-0 victory.

Advert

According to the report, "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."

It's suggested that this could spell the end of his illustrious career, with the Frenchman turning 31 next month.

Pogba, who won the World Cup with France in 2018, returned to Juve in the summer of 2022 following an underwhelming second spell at Man United.

He had returned to Old Trafford for £89 million back in August 2016.

Advert

Paul Pogba in action for Juventus. Image: Getty
Paul Pogba in action for Juventus. Image: Getty

Pogba made 226 appearances in all competitions, scoring 39 goals - helping his old side win the Carabao Cup and Europa League.

He's played a measly 12 games across two seasons for the Serie A outfit since returning to Turin.

Speaking before the verdict, Emmanuel Petit claimed Pogba should retire if he is hit with a four-year ban.

Advert

He told Betway (quotes via Goal): "Paul Pogba should definitely retire if he is given a four-year ban.

"When you are suspended for that long, you can't even come to the training ground.

"That leaves you going to the gym or the park with no team-mates, no balls, nothing. Four years for a 30-year-old player is a long time."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Paul Pogba, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@NasJabbar

Advert

Advert

Advert

  • Richard Keys claims Jose Mourinho used Paul Pogba to purposely get sacked by Man Utd
  • Graeme Souness calls Paul Pogba a 'lazy t***' at live event in Dublin
  • Kobbie Mainoo becomes first Man Utd player since Paul Pogba to produce stunning record vs Luton
  • Kylian Mbappe snubs Paul Pogba when naming the two 'great champions' France will miss most at Euro 2024

Choose your content:

8 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 hours ago
11 hours ago
  • 8 hours ago

    Pep Guardiola drops bombshell on Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush penalty mix-up that cost Man City the FA Cup

    Guardiola has made his feelings clear on the incident.

    Football
  • 9 hours ago

    Crystal Palace star cruelly forced to miss FA Cup celebrations and trophy lift following win over Man City

    Palace lifted the FA Cup trophy at Wembley after beating Manchester City - but one of their key players was absent.

    Football
  • 10 hours ago

    Dean Henderson confirms what he said to Pep Guardiola after the final whistle that enraged Man City boss

    Henderson and Guardiola had an angry exchange at the end of the FA Cup final.

    Football
  • 11 hours ago

    Four Premier League clubs handed devastating blow after Crystal Palace win FA Cup final

    Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley to lift their first-ever major trophy.

    Football