Pogba's Doping Ban Reduced, Plots 2025 Return

Paul Pogba, the former Manchester United and current Juventus midfielder, faced a tumultuous period following a doping scandal that led to a four-year ban, later reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Pogba tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), which he unknowingly ingested through a supplement prescribed by a doctor. Despite initial thoughts of retirement, he remains hopeful to return to professional football in March 2025 and aims for a comeback with Juventus and the French national team. Pogba has been outspoken about his innocence, emphasizing that he is not a cheater and that the incident was unintentional. Additionally, Pogba reflected on his time at Manchester United, admitting he considered joining Manchester City in 2022 but was deterred by personal issues such as a burglary and extortion matters. His time at United was marked by challenges, including a desire to leave as early as 2019 due to the club's lack of progress and his eventual free transfer back to Juventus.