4-year ban for Juventus star Paul Pogba likely after failing drug test, positive for testosterone.
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup champion for France, Paul Pogba, tested positive for testosterone on August 20 following Juventus' match against Udinese, according to Italian media.
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The discovery of testosterone traces in his blood during a doping test, however, has provoked a wide range of reactions.
The Frenchman will be suspended for the next Juve game against Lazio on September 16 and will have three days to appeal the verdict.
4-year ban for Pogba?
The 30-year-old will be judged by the national anti-doping tribunal and face a punishment of two years.
If found guilty, it might extend to even four, depending on the intentionality of the offense.
Having started his career at Manchester United, Pogba peaked at Turin in his first spell, where he won four Serie A titles with Juventus and was also nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
The national anti-doping tribunal will decide the case, and if found guilty, he faces a two-year absence from football.
Depending on how intentionally the offense was committed, this might possibly reach four if Pogba is found guilty.
Pogba began his professional career at Manchester United but attained success in his first stint at Juventus.
At Juventus, he won four Serie A championships while also being nominated for the Ballon d'Or before returning to Manchester United.
He recently left Manchester United for Juventus and now is facing massive challenges in injuries and a reported failed drug test.
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