Paul Pogba fails drug test: positive for testosterone, 4-year ban for Juventus star likely

Paul Pogba recieved minimum wage during the period of his ban || Image Credit- Imago

Paul Pogba fails drug test: positive for testosterone, 4-year ban for Juventus star likely

Tosin Abayomi 17:30 - 11.09.2023

4-year ban for Juventus star Paul Pogba likely after failing drug test, positive for testosterone.

Juventus star Paul Pogba is trending on social media worldwide.

Pogba is trending due to a report of a failed rug test.

Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone

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.

Pogba was included in the team but did not play a minute of the match as he was benched for 90 minutes.

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.

Paul Pogba has put his Cheshire mansion up for rent| Photo Credit: Imago
Paul Pogba has put his Cheshire mansion up for rent| Photo Credit: Imago

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.

Paul Pogba in action for his new club, Juventus| imago images
Paul Pogba in action for his new club, Juventus| imago images

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.

Depending on how intentionally the offense was committed, this might possibly reach four if Pogba is found guilty. Image Credit - Imago
Depending on how intentionally the offense was committed, this might possibly reach four if Pogba is found guilty. Image Credit - Imago

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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