Only five months left before the big return. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday reduced the doping suspension of Paul Pogba from four years to eighteen months, who will be able to play again in March after seeing his career seriously threatened with an early end. Under contract with Juventus Turin until 2026, the French international (91 caps, 11 goals), who will turn 32 on March 15, will therefore be authorized to resume competition from March 11.
“Finally, the nightmare is over,” said the midfielder of the France team in a press release. This time has been extremely trying for me, as everything I have worked so hard for has been put on hold. I have always maintained that I have never knowingly violated WADA regulations when I took a nutritional supplement prescribed to me by a doctor, and which does not affect or enhance the performance of athletes. masculine. »
Accidental contamination pleaded by those around him
Friday evening, Paul Pogba published on his Instagram account a close-up photo of two feet wearing football boots signed “Pogba” with socks with his initials decorated with the flag of France and the two world champion stars.
Tested positive for testosterone (fertility and male sexuality hormone, promotes muscle development) in August 2023 during a match between Juventus and Udinese in which he did not participate and temporarily suspended the following month, Paul Pogba was suspended for four years on February 29 by the Italian anti-doping court.
To explain this positive doping test, those around him had put forward the theory of accidental contamination via a food supplement prescribed by a doctor consulted in the United States.
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