'Exemplary' Paul Pogba 'has my support', says French FA president Noel Le Graet amid blackmail case
2 years, 4 months ago

'Exemplary' Paul Pogba 'has my support', says French FA president Noel Le Graet amid blackmail case

Daily Mail  

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has given Paul Pogba his full backing after reports emerged that the Frenchman was held hostage by a gang armed with assault rifles in an attempted blackmail plot. French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has given Paul Pogba his full backing amid reports of an attempted blackmail by his brother and their childhood friends Pogba reportedly paid £85,000 to his extortionists who were demanding £11m after they dragged him to a Paris apartment in March and threatened him with assault rifles in part of an alleged plot to blackmail him. This came after Pogba's brother - Mathias Pogba - said he would share information on his brother in a bizarre video on Twitter In this file photo taken on June 25, 2017, Mathias Pogba celebrates his goal with his brother Paul Pogba during a friendly match in Medellin, Colombia Paul Pogba reportedly told investigators that the blackmailers threatened to claim he had asked a witch doctor to cast a spell on Paris Saint-Germain superstar and French team-mate Kylian Mbappe, something which Pogba denies doing 'Paul is a man I hold in high esteem, he's highly appreciated by the entire Federation. How the son of Guinean parents became Manchester United's record signer, getting £89.3 million in 2016, and was awarded the Legion of Honour Paul Pogba was born and raised in Lagny-sur-Marne to Guinean parents along with two brothers – Mathias and Florentin, both of whom also play football professionally.

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Pogba wants to ‘turn page’ after brother sentenced in extortion case
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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

Paul Pogba and Juventus terminate contract mutually ahead of football return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba and Juventus terminate contract mutually ahead of football return

India Today  

Paul Pogba and Juventus have decided to mutually part ways as the French midfielder looks to get ready for his return to football. "Juventus Football Club and Paul Pogba announce that they have reached a mutual agreement for the termination of their contract as of 30 November, 2024. In statement, Pogba thanked Juventus and their fans and said he was …

Paul Pogba eyes ‘next chapter’ after Juventus exit confirmed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba eyes ‘next chapter’ after Juventus exit confirmed

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 reached a mutual agreement with …

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit names the Premier League side who should '100 per cent gamble' on signing Paul Pogba - as the ex-Man United midfielder nears playing comeback after dopin
2 months, 1 week ago

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit names the Premier League side who should '100 per cent gamble' on signing Paul Pogba - as the ex-Man United midfielder nears playing comeback after dopin

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal and France star Emmanuel Petit believes that the Gunners should consider adding Paul Pogba to the squad. And Petit, who is, like Pogba, a former World Cup winner with France, believes Mikel Arteta's side could do a lot worse than take a punt on the 31-year-old. Former Arsenal and France star Emmanuel Petit believes that Paul Pogba could …

Paul Pogba reveals the shocking reasons that forced him to turn down a move to Man City - the SAMI MOKBEL COLUMN
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba reveals the shocking reasons that forced him to turn down a move to Man City - the SAMI MOKBEL COLUMN

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba opens up on how he nearly signed for Manchester City in 2022 Join Mail+ for more exclusive scoops, in-depth reporting and analysis from across European football's top leagues Paul Pogba has exclusively told Mail Sport that he was open to joining Manchester City in 2022 - but felt he had no option but to leave the city for …

Paul Pogba retains France ‘hope’ after reduced doping ban
2 months, 3 weeks 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 says he is ‘willing to give up money’ to continue Juventus career
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba says he is ‘willing to give up money’ to continue Juventus career

New York Times  

Paul Pogba has said he would be “willing to give up money” to continue his career at Juventus. Juventus head coach Thiago Motta has said the club will “evaluate” the future of the French central midfielder and described him as a “great player, who hasn’t played for a long time”. Gossip is all good but I want to play and …

Paul Pogba calls his relationship with Jose Mourinho 'like boyfriend and girlfriend' - and admits 'it turned into a nightmare' together at Man United
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Pogba calls his relationship with Jose Mourinho 'like boyfriend and girlfriend' - and admits 'it turned into a nightmare' together at Man United

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba has claimed his relationship with former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was a 'nightmare' but that he wants to give him a 'big hug' to make up. 'Our relationship was like boyfriend and girlfriend, we were breaking up and making up all the time,’ Pogba told Mail Sport's Sami Mokbel. Paul Pogba has told Mail Sport his relationship …

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, 3 weeks 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 …

Paul Pogba in 'advanced talks' with Marseille over January transfer... as he looks to link up with former Man Utd player Mason Greenwood after terminating his contract with Juventus
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Paul Pogba in 'advanced talks' with Marseille over January transfer... as he looks to link up with former Man Utd player Mason Greenwood after terminating his contract with Juventus

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba is reportedly in advanced talks with Marseille over a potential move during the January transfer window, according to reports. The midfielder, 31, has been in talks with the Ligue 1 club for several weeks, with a deal potentially on the horizon when Pogba is cleared to resume training early next year after his four-year doping ban was reduced …

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

Juventus not enthusiastic on welcoming back Paul Pogba after doping ban reduced
3 months ago

Juventus not enthusiastic on welcoming back Paul Pogba after doping ban reduced

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Juventus does not seem overly enthusiastic about welcoming back Paul Pogba. Pogba, who tested positive for testosterone in August last year, said he “just cannot wait to get back on the pitch.” His club, Juventus, does not appear to feel the same. “He was a great player but he’s been out of action for a long time.” …

Paul Pogba's four-year doping ban is REDUCED after appeal
3 months 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, 4 weeks 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, …

The secrets of Paul Pogba's fight to save his name: A four-year drug ban. A World Cup winner on the scrapheap at 31. When SAMI MOKBEL was given unique access to his inner circle, he expected to find a
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The secrets of Paul Pogba's fight to save his name: A four-year drug ban. A World Cup winner on the scrapheap at 31. When SAMI MOKBEL was given unique access to his inner circle, he expected to find a

Daily Mail  

This is Paul Pogba’s side of the story. French star and World Cup winner Paul Pogba has been accused of being flash, arrogant and cocky, but the one accusation he won't stand for is being labelled as a drugs cheat The midfielder was given a four-hear ban by the Tribunale Nazionale Anti-doping earlier this month in relation to a positive …

Why Paul Pogba deserves another #Pogback
10 months ago

Why Paul Pogba deserves another #Pogback

Hindustan Times  

After missing the World Cup due to a knee injury amid news of a kidnapping, Paul Pogba had slipped off football’s relentless news cycle. Marked out as a special talent from when he helped Manchester United win the 2011 FA Youth Cup, Pogba has as many World Cups as Messi, a Nations League, four Scudetti, two Italian Cups and a …

'Very Sad Both on Human Level and for Football': Massimiliano Allegri Laments Paul Pogba Ban
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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: Is this the end?
10 months, 1 week ago

Paul Pogba: Is this the end?

New York Times  

Paul Pogba walked straight down the tunnel at the Castellani last September. A week later, the news came through that Pogba had given an adverse analytical finding in an anti-doping control sample after Juventus’ season opener in Udine, a game in which he warmed the bench. “Paul has been going through an extremely tough time for months, tough like the …

Paul Pogba handed four-year ban for doping offence
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

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
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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 – …

Serie A: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba faces threat of four-year ban over doping allegations
1 year, 1 month ago

Serie A: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba faces threat of four-year ban over doping allegations

India Today  

Anti-doping prosecutors in Italy demanded a maximum four-year ban for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba after he tested positive for testosterone. Four-year bans are the norm under the World Anti-Doping Code, but they can be reduced if an athlete can demonstrate that their doping was not purposeful, if the positive test was caused by contamination, or if they provide "substantial assistance" …

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, 1 month 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 …

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone. He risks 4-year ban
1 year, 3 months ago

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone. He risks 4-year ban

Associated Press  

ROME — Once considered among the top midfielders in world soccer, Paul Pogba’s career risks a premature ending after the Juventus player and France international tested positive for testosterone. If the backup sample confirms the positive test, the 30-year-old Pogba could get a lesser ban if he cooperates with authorities. While there was no immediate comment from Pogba, Juventus said …

Pogba tests positive for doping: FIFA World Cup winner reportedly fails dope test
1 year, 3 months ago

Pogba tests positive for doping: FIFA World Cup winner reportedly fails dope test

The Hindu  

Paul Pogba, the FIFA World Cup winner with France in 2018, has tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’ match against Udinese on August 20, Italian media reported on Monday. The 30-year-old will be judged by the national anti-doping tribunal and faces a punishment of two-years if found guilty, which might extend to even four, depending on the intentionality of the …

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 …

Serie A: Juventus’ Paul Pogba promises to return after ‘very complicated’ year
1 year, 7 months ago

Serie A: Juventus’ Paul Pogba promises to return after ‘very complicated’ year

Firstpost  

The French 2018 World Cup winner hobbled off in the first half last Sunday on his first competitive Serie A start of the campaign Rome: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba vowed Sunday to give his all to return next season at his best after a trying time both on and off the pitch. The French 2018 World Cup winner hobbled off …

Paul Pogba is Back in Juventus Squad, Says Massimiliano Allegri
1 year, 10 months ago

Paul Pogba is Back in Juventus Squad, Says Massimiliano Allegri

News 18  

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba could make his long awaited return to the pitch in the Serie A clash against Torino on Tuesday after recovering from a number of injuries, manager Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday. He must have the drive to have given his contribution at the end of the season.” Allegri added that forward Federico Chiesa, who has been …

Juventus Manager Massimiliano Allegri Confirms Paul Pogba Availability For Monza Clash
1 year, 11 months ago

Juventus Manager Massimiliano Allegri Confirms Paul Pogba Availability For Monza Clash

News 18  

Paul Pogba is available for Juventus’ Serie A fixture with Monza after recovering from a long-term knee injury, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Saturday. France midfielder Pogba is yet to play a match for Juventus since returning from Manchester United last summer, injuring the meniscus in his right knee in July and missing out on the World Cup. “They’re feeling …

Paul Pogba returns to Juventus training after knee operation
1 year, 11 months ago

Paul Pogba returns to Juventus training after knee operation

Firstpost  

Pogba has not yet played for Juve since re-signing for them from Manchester United in the summer, hurting the meniscus in his right knee in July. Paris: French midfielder Paul Pogba, who after having knee surgery in early September, trained on Tuesday with his Juventus teammates for the first time since October, his club announced. His return to competition could …

Paul Pogba WILL be at the World Cup final, cheering on his France team-mates from the stands
2 years ago

Paul Pogba WILL be at the World Cup final, cheering on his France team-mates from the stands

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba will cheer his France team-mates on from the stands when they take on Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. Paul Pogba hit the gym with Rio Ferdinand before the 2022 World Cup final on Sunday The BBC pundit shared several photos of himself chatting to the French midfielder Pogba was But Pogba has touched down in …

Injured Juventus star Paul Pogba posts video of him DANCING around his living room
2 years, 2 months ago

Injured Juventus star Paul Pogba posts video of him DANCING around his living room

Daily Mail  

The midfielder is yet to make a single appearances for Juventus since his return The 29-year-old suffered a new thigh injury on his return to training last month The France international posted a video of him dancing around his living room Juventus star Paul Pogba has posted a video of him dancing around his living room - despite already being …

France star Pogba to miss World Cup with knee injury
2 years, 2 months ago

France star Pogba to miss World Cup with knee injury

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup due to ongoing knee problems. “We won’t see him until 2023 and his entourage have confirmed that also he will be out of the World Cup,” a Juventus spokesman told The Associated Press on Monday. “For that reason, Paul can’t be part of the France team in Qatar.” …

France midfielder Paul Pogba out of FIFA World Cup, confirms player’s agent
2 years, 2 months 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 …

Pogba out of FIFA World Cup with injury, says agent
2 years, 2 months ago

Pogba out of FIFA World Cup with injury, says agent

The Hindu  

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 painful to inform Paul Pogba will still need recovery time from his surgery,” said Rafaela Pimenta in a statement. “For this reason, Paul will …

Paul Pogba suffers another injury ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022: Reports
2 years, 2 months ago

Paul Pogba suffers another injury ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022: Reports

Firstpost  

Paul Pogba is yet to feature for Juventus this season following a knee injury suffered in the summer. Paul Pogba’s chances of playing in the upcoming World Cup are at risk again after media reports in Italy said he had suffered a thigh injury. Les Bleus’ first World Cup game is against Australia on 22 November, and coach Didier Deschamps …

Paul Pogba 'suffers ANOTHER injury set back to leave his World Cup hopes hanging by a thread'
2 years, 2 months ago

Paul Pogba 'suffers ANOTHER injury set back to leave his World Cup hopes hanging by a thread'

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba is facing a new injury crisis that could see him miss the World Cup with France as the midfielder's Juventus struggles look set to continue. Paul Pogba could miss the upcoming World Cup in Qatar after suffering another injury setback The Juventus midfielder is yet to play a competitive match since joining the club in the summer Pogba …

Serie A: 'Happy to be on the green again', Juventus' Paul Pogba returns to training after long injury layoff
2 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: 'Happy to be on the green again', Juventus' Paul Pogba returns to training after long injury layoff

Firstpost  

Pogba’s return to training boosts hopes of the midfielder being part of France’s World Cup campaign in Qatar starting next month. Turin: Paul Pogba returned to training with Juventus on Tuesday, raising hopes that the midfielder can regain his form in time to be included on France’s World Cup squad. Pogba underwent surgery on his right knee in early September …

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has returned to Juventus training following injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has returned to Juventus training following injury

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba has returned to training following his latest knee injury as he looks set to finally make his second debut for Juventus. The former Manchester United player moved back to Juventus in the summer but has yet to make his return to football following knee surgery during pre-season. Paul Pogba has returned to training after undergoing surgery for his …

Paul Pogba DID hire a witchdoctor - but not to put a spell on France team-mate Kylian Mbappe
2 years, 3 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'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 …

Didier Deschamps warns Paul Pogba that he won't automatically be selected in France World Cup squad
2 years, 3 months ago

Didier Deschamps warns Paul Pogba that he won't automatically be selected in France World Cup squad

Daily Mail  

France coach Didier Deschamps has warned Paul Pogba that he must be fully fit and in top form if he is to be selected for the French World Cup squad. Didier Deschamps has warned Paul Pogba he isn't a certain pick for the World Cup France kick off their World Cup campaign on November 22 against Australia and Pogba faces …

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 …

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