Pogba doping ban reduced; can return in March ’25

World Cup winner Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been reduced to 18 months from four years, allowing him to return to competitive football in March 2025. The suspension came after he tested positive for a banned substance in 2023. Pogba denied any wrongdoing and appealed the decision, leading to the reduction in his ban. The 31-year-old midfielder has not played in over a year and has been dealing with injuries since returning to Juventus in 2022. Despite the setback, Pogba played a key role in helping France win the World Cup in 2018.