Juventus midfielder and professional football player, Paul Pogba, has given out an official statement regarding the ban he received on Thursday, February 29. The Frenchman has expressed his utter disappointment on the decision made against him and has assured the footballing fans of his innocence, as the 30-year old is set to make an appeal on the verdict given against him.
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“I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping's decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect. I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me. When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations," said the accused, Paul Pogba.
"As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances and have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against. As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport,” he added.
Paul Pogba has had a troublesome career, filled with immense promises and glorious moments, but marred with controversies, injuries, disciplinary actions, and now doping case. Pogba made a name for himself during his initial tenure at The Old Lady, where he managed 34 goals and 31 assists in 178 appearances across all competitions, but has had a horrid run in his second stint, and now face a potential expulsion from the club.