Paul Pogba’s career is in jeopardy after receiving a four-year ban for doping, potentially ending his football journey prematurely. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder, who won the World Cup with France, was once considered a supremely talented player with the potential to become one of the best in the world. However, inconsistencies in his performances and struggles with injuries have hindered his progress.Pogba’s ban comes after a drugs test found elevated levels of testosterone in his system, resulting in a four-year suspension backdated to August 2023. While Pogba has stated that he will appeal the decision, if the ban stands, he will not be eligible to play again until August 2027, by which time he would be 34 years old.##NAJAVA_MECA_7918288##French football journalist Julien Laurens, reflecting on Pogba’s career for BBC Football, expressed disappointment that the talented midfielder did not fulfil his potential.”I remember seeing him as a 15-year-old and he was the best thing I’ve ever seen. He was so good, a generational talent, an absolute genius. He had a good career, he won four Serie A titles and the World Cup. It’s a really good career. But he was so good that I thought there was no limit. I thought he’ll get to the top, he’ll win Ballons d’Or, he’ll win more trophies and be the best player in the world. In the end we will always look back at his career and him probably the same way thinking what should have been.”With Pogba’s ban potentially ending his career, speculation arises about his future and whether he will be able to make a comeback after such a lengthy absence from football. The possibility of reducing the ban to two years exists if the midfielder can prove that the doping was unintentional or if he provides substantial assistance to investigators. However, the ban raises questions about Pogba’s future, including his ability to stay fit and motivated during the suspension period. At almost 31 years old and with a history of injuries, it may be challenging for the 2018 World Cup winner to return to professional football after such a lengthy absence.What a player Paul Pogba has been pic.twitter.com/kNZA8HuvPT— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) February 29, 2024 Additionally, Juventus has reportedly reduced his salary significantly, and they have the option to cancel his contract, which runs until June 2026. The club is awaiting the final outcome of the appeal process before making any decisions regarding Pogba’s contract.Overall, Pogba’s career trajectory has been marred by injuries, inconsistencies, and now a doping ban, leaving his future in doubt and raising questions about what could have been for the talented midfielder.SERIE AFriday Lazio – AC Milan 0-1 (0-0)/Okafor 88/Saturday 17.00: (1.70) Udinese (3.60) Salernitana (5.30)22.45: (2.65) Torino (3.05) Fiorentina (2.90)Sunday 14.30: (2.30) Verona (3.45) Sassuolo (3.30)17.00: (2.35) Frosinone (3.50) Lecce (3.20)20.00: (2.05) Atalanta (3.50) Bologna (4.00)22.45: (2.45) Napoli (3.10) Juventus (3.15)Monday 22.45: (1.25) Inter (5.70) Genoa (13.0)***odds are subject to change
