French soccer star Paul Pogba posted a silent message on social media after his doping ban was reduced from four years to 18 months.
On Friday, Pogba shared a picture of his personalized football boots on X, featuring his initials, the French flag, and two stars representing France's World Cup wins. The image says it all, as Pogba comes to terms with the latest twist in his career, marred by injuries and controversy.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced Pogba's ban to 18 months, making him eligible to play again on March 11, 2025. Pogba has maintained that he unknowingly took a banned substance, which led to his initial four-year ban.
Pogba's troubles began in August 2023 after a test revealed elevated testosterone levels following a Juventus-Udinese match. He expressed sadness and shock over the ordeal, stating he had never knowingly or deliberately taken any banned substances.
With his ban reduced, Pogba's focus shifts to his return to football. As a key figure in France's 2018 World Cup win and a four-time Serie A title winner with Juventus, Pogba's comeback is highly anticipated.
