Paul Pogba's Doping Ban Reduced to 18 Months

Paul Pogba is looking forward to returning to football after his doping ban was reduced from four years to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, allowing him to resume training in January and play for Juventus from March 2025. He insists he is not a cheater and accepts responsibility for the failed test but argues that the punishment was excessive. Pogba expressed his eagerness to play at the 2026 World Cup with France and stated he is willing to take a pay cut to return to Juve, a club he is contracted with until June 2026. He described the year following his initial ban as the toughest of his career, but he remains determined to come back stronger and with renewed hunger for the game. Additionally, Pogba has reportedly opened talks with Juventus regarding a mutual termination of his contract, adding uncertainty to his future. Reflecting on his ban, he admitted to contemplating retirement but maintained faith in his innocence.