A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case.…
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The Identity Crisis: Is Dual Nationality a Blessing or a Curse for African Footballers?
The world of football has become a global marketplace, where the skills and talents of players are sought after by top clubs, regardless of their nationality. In this environment, African…
Pogba’s brother, five others, on trial for blackmailing him
Six men linked to France midfielder Paul Pogba, including one of his brothers, went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and…
Pogba hungry to have his football cake after doping ban
French international Paul Pogba said Monday he was hungry to return to football after his doping ban was last week reduced from four years to 18 months. “Football is the…
Pogba says ‘nightmare is over’ after drug ban cut to 18 months
French international footballer Paul Pogba said Friday his “nightmare is over” after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months. Pogba, who is under contract with Italian giants…
Pogba’s career in jeopardy as ‘shocked’ star handed four-year doping ban
France star Paul Pogba said he was “shocked and heartbroken” after being given a four-year ban from football by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal following a positive test for testosterone last August,…
Pogba anti-doping hearing moved to unspecified date
Paul Pogba’s anti-doping hearing has been moved from January 18 to an unspecified date, a source told AFP on Wednesday. According to the source, Italy’s anti-doping tribunal accepted a demand…