Paul Pogba finds new avenue in France three months after receiving four-year ban from football

Paul Pogba finds new avenue in France three months after receiving four-year ban from football

Festus Chuma 20:37 - 07.05.2024

Paul Pogba has embraced a new venture in Paris, exuding comfort and positivity in his latest pursuit.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been spotted engaging in a new venture in Paris.

The French World Cup winner has not let his suspension slow him down as he was reportedly seen in the French capital delving into an exciting project.

Pogba, whose career took an unexpected turn following a failed drug test earlier this year, insisted he had never "knowingly or deliberately" violated anti-doping rules.

 Despite the setback, which has kept him off the pitch for a considerable time, the 31-year-old has not shied away from the limelight, finding solace and a fresh start in a role that keeps him connected with his roots in sports.

Le Parisien reports that Pogba was filming scenes for a new endeavor that taps into his experience and charisma. 

Dressed casually and displaying a contagious smile, he was described as "relaxed, smiling, available and very comfortable" in this new environment. 

This new chapter in Pogba's life comes after a tumultuous period following his return to Juventus from Manchester United in 2022.

His second stint at the Italian club was plagued by injuries and limited playing time, culminating in just 213 minutes on the field over two seasons before his suspension.

The controversy began when Pogba tested positive for testosterone after a match against Udinese, with further tests confirming the presence of DHEA—a substance that can naturally boost testosterone levels—in his system.

 Despite requesting the testing of his B-sample, which also returned positive, Pogba maintained his innocence, stating that he had no knowledge of how the substance entered his body.

Following the confirmation of his ban, a distraught Pogba expressed his heartbreak, asserting his clean record in sportsmanship. 

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

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

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