Pogba wants to ‘turn page’ after brother sentenced in extortion case
2 days, 13 hours ago

Pogba wants to ‘turn page’ after brother sentenced in extortion case

The Hindu  

France international footballer Paul Pogba told AFP on Friday he wanted “to turn the page” after his brother was sentenced to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after a high-profile extortion case. “There is no winner in this case which involves members of my family and people I have known since childhood,” the former Juventus and Manchester United star said through his lawyer. The court also fined Mathias 20,000 euros for participating in the attempted extortion of 13 million euros from Paul Pogba in 2022, and for putting pressure on the player, his family and his business contacts to obtain the payment. The 31-year-old added, “Now that the judgement has been made, I can fully concentrate on my return to professional football.” The trial came on top of professional woes for Paul Pogba, whose career has been far from smooth since France’s 2018 World Cup win when he scored against Croatia in the final.

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Paul Pogba's brother is sentenced to THREE years in prison after being found GUILTY in £11m extortion case which targeted the former Manchester United star
4 days, 3 hours ago

Paul Pogba's brother is sentenced to THREE years in prison after being found GUILTY in £11m extortion case which targeted the former Manchester United star

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba's brother has been sentenced to three years in prison, two of which will be suspended, after being found guilty in an extortion case that targeted the Frenchman. Five people close to the World Cup winner were said to have 'meticulously prepared' a meeting which ended with Pogba being kidnapped. Mathias Pogba has been found guilty in an extortion …

Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced to year in prison in extortion case
4 days, 4 hours ago

Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced to year in prison in extortion case

The Hindu  

A Paris court convicted a brother of French international footballer Paul Pogba and five others on Thursday of attempting to extort the World Cup winner, French media reported. Mathias Pogba received a three-year sentence, with two of them suspended, after being found guilty of organised extortion and attempted extortion, the daily L’Equipe said. Paul Pogba, who played for English club …

Pogba’s brother and 5 others go on trial in extortion case targeting the former France star
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pogba’s brother and 5 others go on trial in extortion case targeting the former France star

Associated Press  

PARIS — A brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba went on trial Tuesday with five other men as part of an extortion case that targeted the soccer player two years ago. Mathias Pogba is on trial “for the offenses of attempted extortion and criminal conspiracy,” the prosecutor’s office said. The case became public after Mathias Pogba posted threats on …

Paul Pogba blackmail trial set to open in Paris
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Paul Pogba blackmail trial set to open in Paris

The Hindu  

Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba go on trial on Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint. Paul Pogba’s lawyers and his agent Rafaela Pimenta said in a statement later the videos “came on top of threats and attempts at extortion”. Tricked by childhood friends Pogba told …

Paul Pogba barks in iShowSpeed's face after beating the streaming star on EA Sports FC as he nears return to playing after doping ban
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Paul Pogba barks in iShowSpeed's face after beating the streaming star on EA Sports FC as he nears return to playing after doping ban

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba hilariously barked in streamer Speed's face after beating him on video game EA Sports FC. But while he continues to see out the rest of his ban, the former Manchester United man has been catching up with social media star Speed and playing the popular football game. WARNING: Strong language 🚨| WATCH: Pogba just won against Speed in …

Paul Pogba retains France ‘hope’ after reduced doping ban
2 months ago

Paul Pogba retains France ‘hope’ after reduced doping ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Pogba has insisted he is not a …

Paul Pogba breaks his silence on his future and hints at his next move as superstar prepares to make his return from his 18-month doping ban
2 months, 1 week ago

Paul Pogba breaks his silence on his future and hints at his next move as superstar prepares to make his return from his 18-month doping ban

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba has broken his silence on his future and dropped a hint on his potential next move with his return to football rapidly approaching. The midfielder will be permitted to play again in March 2025 after seeing his doping ban reduced to 18 months from the initial four-year punishment. Paul Pogba has broken his silence on his future as …

Cas confirms reasons why Paul Pogba’s doping ban was reduced
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cas confirms reasons why Paul Pogba’s doping ban was reduced

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Pogba’s doping suspension was cut from four …

Paul Pogba’s doping ban reduced from 4 years to 18 months
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Paul Pogba’s doping ban reduced from 4 years to 18 months

The Hindu  

Paul Pogba has had his four-year ban for doping reduced to 18 months after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. “Following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, I can look forward to the day when I can follow my dreams again.” The Juventus midfielder tested positive for testosterone in August last year and was handed …

Juventus: Paul Pogba return timeframe set out as ‘nightmare’ doping ban reduced
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Juventus: Paul Pogba return timeframe set out as ‘nightmare’ doping ban reduced

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been cut to …

Paul Pogba doping ban reduced from 4 years to 18 months
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Paul Pogba doping ban reduced from 4 years to 18 months

Associated Press  

Paul Pogba has had his four-year ban for doping reduced to 18 months after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. “Following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, I can look forward to the day when I can follow my dreams again.” The Juventus midfielder tested positive for testosterone in August last year and was handed …

Paul Pogba's four-year doping ban is REDUCED after appeal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Paul Pogba's four-year doping ban is REDUCED after appeal

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Pogba insisted he would be appealing the four-year ban given to him in February Paul Pogba has had his four year drugs ban slashed to just 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Paul Pogba's four-year doping ban has been …

Pogba’s brother and 5 others to stand trial in extortion case targeting the ex-France star
3 months, 1 week ago

Pogba’s brother and 5 others to stand trial in extortion case targeting the ex-France star

Associated Press  

A brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba will stand trial with five other men as part of an extortion case that targeted the soccer player two years ago, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Tuesday. A judge ordered the six men to appear before a court following an investigation into whether Pogba was the target of extortion by his brother, …

'Very Sad Both on Human Level and for Football': Massimiliano Allegri Laments Paul Pogba Ban
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Very Sad Both on Human Level and for Football': Massimiliano Allegri Laments Paul Pogba Ban

News 18  

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said Saturday that Paul Pogba’s ban for doping violations means football has lost an “extraordinary” talent. “It’s very sad both on a human level and for football, as we are losing an extraordinary player,” Allegri told reporters ahead of Juve’s Serie A match at Napoli on Sunday. “I was lucky enough to work with him, coach …

Pogba has tough fight against 4-year ban judging by doping cases in soccer and for other stars
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pogba has tough fight against 4-year ban judging by doping cases in soccer and for other stars

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The four-year ban imposed on Paul Pogba — a 2018 World Cup winner with France and once the most expensive player in soccer history — in a doping case that could end his career has shocked soccer. Top-ranked athletes in other sports, including Grand Slam tennis champion Simona Halep and Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, also have their …

Paul Pogba handed four-year ban for doping offence
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba handed four-year ban for doping offence

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pogba said he was “sad, shocked and heartbroken” and believes the verdict …

Paul Pogba tragedy rocks football world to its foundations
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba tragedy rocks football world to its foundations

Hindustan Times  

It has to be one of the most tear-inducing tragedies in the world of football in recent years. Football history is full of big, extremely talented names who, despite spending years in the game, walk off into the sunset without experiencing the delight that comes from winning the World Cup. Besides, he was playing for Premier League club Manchester United, …

Paul Pogba releases statement after being hit with four-year football ban
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba releases statement after being hit with four-year football ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Pogba says he will appeal against his …

Juventus star Paul Pogba faces 4 year ban after failing anti-doping test
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Juventus star Paul Pogba faces 4 year ban after failing anti-doping test

Live Mint  

French football player Paul Pogba has been handed over a four-year suspension from football on Thursday. Paul Pogba and his representatives appeared before the National Anti-Doping Tribunal but failed to substantiate the claim that the 31-year-old was unaware of the substances entering his system. Paul Pogba's illustrious career The French footballer kicked off his career with Le Havre but left …

Paul Pogba is banned from football for FOUR YEARS for doping - seemingly ending the career of Juventus star, who was once the world's most-expensive footballer at Man United
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba is banned from football for FOUR YEARS for doping - seemingly ending the career of Juventus star, who was once the world's most-expensive footballer at Man United

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football after failing a drugs test last August. Paul Pogba has been banned for four years after failing a drugs test last year His second spell at Juventus has proved to be a disaster after he rejoined the club in 2022 Pogba was once the most expensive …

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba banned for four years for doping
9 months, 3 weeks ago

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba banned for four years for doping

Al Jazeera  

Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba was provisionally suspended in September for testing positive for testosterone. France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he will try to clear his name after he was handed a four-year doping ban. The France international was provisionally suspended by a tribunal of Italy’s national anti-doping organisation in September after testing positive for DHEA – …

Italian prosecutors 'want Paul Pogba to be banned for FOUR YEARS after failing a drugs test', in move that could spell the end of the former Man United star's career
1 year ago

Italian prosecutors 'want Paul Pogba to be banned for FOUR YEARS after failing a drugs test', in move that could spell the end of the former Man United star's career

Daily Mail  

Italian prosecutors are reportedly pushing for former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba to be hit with a four-year ban for failing a drugs test earlier this year. Pogba, who now plays for Serie A giants Juventus after ending his six-year stay at United last summer, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA following his side's …

Paul Pogba has not given up hope of a return to the pitch insists agent Rafaela Pimenta... as the Juventus midfielder faces a ban of up to FOUR YEARS after failed doping test
1 year ago

Paul Pogba has not given up hope of a return to the pitch insists agent Rafaela Pimenta... as the Juventus midfielder faces a ban of up to FOUR YEARS after failed doping test

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba is remaining 'optimistic' despite waiting to find out if he will be punished after testing positive for a prohibited substance. Pogba was provisionally suspended by Italy's national anti-doping tribunal and could face a sporting trial which would determine any potential punishment. Reports though have suggested that Juventus could cancel Pogba's £130,000-a-week contract if he is banned, bringing a …

Paul Pogba Comes Face-To-Face With Group Accused Of Extorting Him
1 year, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba Comes Face-To-Face With Group Accused Of Extorting Him

News 18  

France star Paul Pogba was questioned Friday alongside five acquaintances and childhood friends suspected of involvement in a March 2022 extortion attempt against him, sources familiar with the case reported. READ: Juventus Midfielder Paul Pogba Provisionally Suspended For Failing Doping Test Two intruders held Pogba, 30, against his will demanding 13 million euros. 🚨 Paul Pogba will be confronted on …

Paul Pogba reveals he contemplated RETIRING after £11m extortion plot against him and claims 'money can break up a family and create war'... with brother Mathias spending three months in jail
1 year, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba reveals he contemplated RETIRING after £11m extortion plot against him and claims 'money can break up a family and create war'... with brother Mathias spending three months in jail

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba has admitted he considered retiring from football amid the alleged extortion plot against him and his family in 2022. Pogba's brother Mathias was investigated into his own role into the extortion attempt, and spent three months in prison last year, while four others were also placed under investigation. Paul Pogba has admitted he was close to retiring amid …

Mathias Pogba released from prison amid alleged £11m extortion of brother Paul Pogba
2 years ago

Mathias Pogba released from prison amid alleged £11m extortion of brother Paul Pogba

Daily Mail  

Mathias Pogba has been released from prison after being arrested and charged in September over an alleged extortion plot against his brother and former Manchester United midfielder Paul. Mathias Pogba has reportedly been released from prison amid an alleged extortion plot against his brother Paul Four other people were also placed under formal investigation for extortion and criminal association. Mathias …

France midfielder Paul Pogba out of FIFA World Cup, confirms player’s agent
2 years, 1 month ago

France midfielder Paul Pogba out of FIFA World Cup, confirms player’s agent

Firstpost  

Pogba hasn’t played for Juve since re-signing for them from Manchester United in the summer, hurting the meniscus in his right knee in July. Paul Pogba will miss France’s World Cup defence as he needs more time to recover from knee surgery, his agent announced on Monday. “Following yesterday and today’s medical review in Torino and Pittsburgh, it is extremely …

Paul Pogba DID hire a witchdoctor - but not to put a spell on France team-mate Kylian Mbappe
2 years, 2 months ago

Paul Pogba DID hire a witchdoctor - but not to put a spell on France team-mate Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mail  

There is always a sense of magic when Kylian Mbappé weaves in and out of multiple defenders to score a breath-taking solo goal. The Marabout – an African mystic who claims vague links to Islam – is said to have been paid by Paul Pogba, the 29-year-old France and ex-Manchester United midfielder, to cast evil spells on Mbappé, 23, investigators …

Paul Pogba Extortion Probe Takes Bizarre Twist With Release of Videos by Brother Mathias
2 years, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba Extortion Probe Takes Bizarre Twist With Release of Videos by Brother Mathias

News 18  

A police investigation into allegations that France football star Paul Pogba was targeted by extortionists took a bizarre new twist Friday with the release by one of the suspects, his elder brother Mathias, of a long string of videos taking aim at the 2018 World Cup winner, his entourage and wealthy lifestyle. “If you are watching this video that will …

Pogba extortion probe: Brother’s videos provide new twist
2 years, 3 months ago

Pogba extortion probe: Brother’s videos provide new twist

The Hindu  

A police investigation into allegations that France football star Paul Pogba was targeted by extortionists took a bizarre new twist on Friday. More than 30 videos of Paul’s elder brother Mathias Pogba, one of the suspects, reading from a lengthy statement, were posted on Twitter. “If you are watching this video that will be because my brother Paul Pogba has …

L’Affaire Pogba: A shattered family unit, alleged extortion, injuries and a year to forget
2 years, 3 months ago

L’Affaire Pogba: A shattered family unit, alleged extortion, injuries and a year to forget

New York Times  

The animated opening sequence to episode five of his documentary series, The Pogmentary, depicts Paul Pogba reflecting upon all he has achieved in his life. “I don’t see him as ‘Paul Pogba’ like everyone else,” said Mathias. “All this is likely to be explosive and to make a lot of noise.” In a statement released the following day, lawyers for …

Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias charged and detained over alleged extortion
2 years, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias charged and detained over alleged extortion

Firstpost  

A judicial source said that four other people being held and questioned over the case, aged between 27 and 36, had also been charged and detained. Paris: The elder brother of Paul Pogba has been charged and detained over the alleged extortion of the French football star, a source close to the case said Saturday. Mathias Pogba, 32, has admitted …

Paul Pogba's Elder Brother Mathias Pogba Charged and Detained Over Extortion Case
2 years, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba's Elder Brother Mathias Pogba Charged and Detained Over Extortion Case

News 18  

The elder brother of Paul Pogba has been charged and detained over the alleged extortion of the French football star, a source close to the case said Saturday. “We are going to challenge this decision," Mathias Pogba’s lawyer, Yassine Bouzrou, told French broadcaster BFMTV, insisting that his client had committed no criminal offence. Mathias Pogba, 32, has admitted to being …

French Footballer Paul Pogba's Brother 'Likely to be Charged' in Extortion Case
2 years, 3 months ago

French Footballer Paul Pogba's Brother 'Likely to be Charged' in Extortion Case

News 18  

The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are “likely to be charged" on Saturday in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said. Mathias Pogba, 32, has admitted to being behind a bizarre video published online on August 27 promising “great revelations" about the Juventus player and French national team member. According to sources close …

French Football Star Paul Pogba's Brother Detained in Extortion Case: Sources
2 years, 3 months ago

French Football Star Paul Pogba's Brother Detained in Extortion Case: Sources

News 18  

French authorities have detained the elder brother of Paul Pogba, Mathias, and four others in an investigation into the extortion alleged by the France and Juventus football star, sources close to the case said Wednesday. Mathias Pogba’s lawyer said on Friday he denies any involvement in extortion reported by his World Cup-winning brother Paul and which is the subject of …

Paul Pogba’s brother in custody in alleged extortion case
2 years, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba’s brother in custody in alleged extortion case

Associated Press  

PARIS — French officials said Wednesday that soccer star Paul Pogba’s brother was in police custody along with four other people as part of an investigation into alleged efforts to extort millions of euros from the World Cup winner and Juventus midfielder. Mathias Pogba’s lawyer Richard Arbib said in a statement last week that his client wants “more than anything …

Pogba’s World Cup place in doubt amid scandal and bad knee
2 years, 3 months ago

Pogba’s World Cup place in doubt amid scandal and bad knee

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paul Pogba’s knee injury could save France coach Didier Deschamps from having to make a painful choice. For the midfielder’s fitness could prove to be the determining factor in deciding whether he plays at the World Cup, amid an extortion scandal that threatens to disrupt France’s preparations for the tournament in Qatar. That scandal also broke close to …

French soccer star Pogba paid 100,000 euros to extortionists
2 years, 3 months ago

French soccer star Pogba paid 100,000 euros to extortionists

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup winner Paul Pogba paid 100,000 euros to an organized group including his brother that was trying to extort him for millions, French officials said on Tuesday. According to French media reports, Paul Pogba told investigators the extortionists wanted to discredit him by claiming he asked a witch doctor to cast a spell on another French star, …

Paul Pogba Paid 100,000 Euros to Extortionists
2 years, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba Paid 100,000 Euros to Extortionists

News 18  

World Cup winner Paul Pogba paid 100,000 euros to an organized group including his brother that was trying to extort him for millions, French officials said on Tuesday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS An official close to the investigation confirmed to the Associated Press on Tuesday that Pogba told investigators he had already paid 100,000 euros. …

French prosecutors probe alleged extortion against Pogba
2 years, 3 months ago

French prosecutors probe alleged extortion against Pogba

Associated Press  

PARIS — French prosecutors are investigating allegations that World Cup winner Paul Pogba was targeted by extortion attempts by his brother and childhood friends. Public broadcaster France-Info reported that Pogba told police that a group of childhood friends demanded 13 million euros from him and repeatedly intimidated him, claiming he didn’t support them after he became an international soccer star. …

Paul Pogba says he is victim of extortion attempts, threats from organised gang
2 years, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba says he is victim of extortion attempts, threats from organised gang

The Hindu  

France midfielder Paul Pogba has said he is the victim of extortion attempts and threats from an organised gang and that authorities in Italy and France are investigating the matter. Pogba, who rejoined Italian Serie A club Juventus in July following his departure from Premier League Manchester United, released a statement on Sunday after his brother Mathias Pogba posted a …

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he was attacked by organised gang for money
2 years, 3 months ago

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he was attacked by organised gang for money

The Hindu  

France midfielder Paul Pogba has said he is the victim of extortion attempts and threats from an organised gang and that authorities in Italy and France are investigating the matter. Pogba, who rejoined Italian Serie A club Juventus in July following his departure from English Premier League Manchester United, released a statement on Sunday after his brother Mathias Pogba posted …

Paul Pogba releases statement after brother’s alleged extortion video
2 years, 3 months ago

Paul Pogba releases statement after brother’s alleged extortion video

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Pogba has released a statement referring to “extortion” after …

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