Paul Pogba banned for 4 years after World Cup winner tested positive for doping

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban after testing positive for doping, as reported by Sky in Italy. Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal accepted the request of the Anti-Doping Prosecutor’s Office, leading to the ban, which follows the standard length under the World Anti-Doping Code. Pogba, a World Cup winner with France, is banned until August 2027, raising questions about his future in football.

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In response, Pogba confirmed he will appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. He expressed shock and sadness over the verdict, maintaining his innocence and vowing to tell his full story once legal restrictions are lifted. The case underscores the ongoing battle against doping in professional sports and the potential ramifications for athletes found in violation of anti-doping regulations.