April fools prank has Portuguese football side have snapped up Paul Pogba as a free agent.
The football world was sent into a frenzy when Leça Futebol Clube, a modest fourth-division Portuguese club, announced the signing of French superstar Paul Pogba.
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The announcement, shared via the club’s official X account featured a polished image of Pogba smiling while signing a contract, with the Leça FC crest prominently displayed in the background.
Leça FC, based in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal, is a club with a storied history but a modest present.
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Founded in 1912, the club enjoyed brief moments of glory, including a stint in Portugal’s top flight, the Primeira Divisão, during the 1941-42 season and again from 1995 to 1998.
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Pogba, on the other hand, is a global football icon and is set to confirm the deal.
The 31-year-old midfielder, a 2018 World Cup winner with France, has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Manchester United and Juventus.
In September 2023, Pogba was provisionally suspended by Italy’s National Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for DHEA, a banned substance that boosts testosterone levels.
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Initially facing a four-year ban, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his suspension to 18 months in October 2024, making him eligible to return to competitive football by March 2025.
It was judged to be an April fools prank by the portuguese side.
Pogba has been linked with a move to the MLS in the past with Inter Miami and Charlotte being mentioned.