Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has mentioned he considers his four-year ban for doping an “injustice” and vowed to “get again on the pitch” regardless of strategies he may retire.
Former France worldwide Pogba has not performed since August 2023 and the 31-year-old is awaiting a date for a Court docket of Arbitration for Sports activities (CAS) listening to which may scale back his suspension to 2 years.
“Pogba isn’t completed,” the previous Manchester United participant informed Sky Italia, through ESPN. “In case you haven’t seen an interview of mine by which I say that I’m retiring, it signifies that it’s not like that, as a result of I nonetheless really feel like a footballer.
“I wish to battle this – for me – injustice. Pogba is right here and till you see me say that I’m completed, don’t fear. I’ve an unimaginable need to come back again.”
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Pogba ban
Pogba was suspended earlier this 12 months after each of his samples supplied in a check returned constructive outcomes. He watched France’s 1-0 win over Belgium within the Euro 2024 spherical of 16 in Dusseldorf on Monday however can’t play for Juve and is working with soccer and health coaches individually.
The 2018 World Cup winner is claimed to have been invited to look at Didier Deschamps’ aspect by the French FA and the pinnacle coach, celebrating the win within the dressing room afterwards.
“I really feel like a baby who desires to be skilled,” he mentioned. “I practice, I do all the things I can to get again on the pitch. The most recent information is I’m nonetheless a Juve participant.
“I’ve the contract [until 2026] however I haven’t had the chance to talk to the director and coach… there’s silence. I feel they’re ready for the result of the attraction however you need to ask them.”
Paul Pogba video
A video not too long ago re-emerged of Pogba saying he was “over” and “useless”. The clip was taken by many to be present however was from an interview in 2023.
“I’m very comfortable to see and really feel the love of the individuals,” mentioned Pogba. “I’ve not been on the pitch for some time, so listening to the individuals sing my identify was actually pleasing.
“I nonetheless really feel like a participant, I’m coaching and in these moments I need to solely be constructive. I’m spending a number of time with my household, seeing my youngsters develop up. I’m not doing what I like, which is soccer, however I’m actually desperate to get again.”
Pogba final performed for France in a pleasant in March 2022. Les Bleus face Portugal within the quarter-finals in Hamburg on Friday (20:00 BST).
