Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from all football-related activities following a doping violation. The ban, imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), comes after Pogba tested positive for a banned substance during a routine drug test.
Pogba, 30, will be ineligible to play for both club and country until 2028, effectively ending his professional football career. The news has shocked the football world, with fans and pundits alike expressing disbelief at the severity of the punishment.
In a statement, WADA expressed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring that all athletes compete on a level playing field. The agency also stressed the importance of athletes adhering to anti-doping regulations to protect their health and the integrity of the sport.
Pogba, who joined Manchester United from Juventus in 2016 for a then-world record fee, has yet to comment on the ban. The midfielder has enjoyed a successful career, winning numerous domestic and international titles with both club and country.However, this latest development casts a shadow over his achievements and raises questions about his legacy in the sport.