The 31-year-old midfielder from Juventus Turin can still hope for a speedy continuation of his career from next March; he will be allowed to start training again from January 2025, it was said. The original ban was not due to end until August 2027.
The responsible Italian sports court banned Pogba for four years at the end of February. He tested positive for testosterone in August last year after a Serie A game between Juventus and Udinese Calcio. The B sample confirmed the result. Pogba had appealed the decision to the Cas.
The 2018 world champion denies using banned substances to improve performance. However, he admitted that he had taken a food supplement whose package leaflet referred to performance-enhancing substances.
“I have never knowingly or intentionally taken nutritional supplements that violate anti-doping regulations,” emphasized the 81-time France international. “As a professional athlete, I would never do anything to improve my performance by using banned substances,” emphasized Pogba.
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