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Paul Pogba wants to 'turn page' after brother sentenced in extortion case

Paul Pogba says he wanted "to turn the page" after his brother was sentenced to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after a high-profile extortion case.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paul Pogba's Juventus career in doubt despite doping ban reprieve

Juve’s Cristiano Giuntoli all-but confirmed Pogba had no future in Turin by saying there was no room for the 31-year-old in the current squad.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paul Pogba to Hollywood? Juventus mull contract termination after drugs ban reduced

Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC have emerged as a possible destination for Paul Pogba after his four-year drugs ban was reduced to 18 months.

Sport Soccer
Lunga Biyela|Published

Juventus’ Paul Pogba can resume football career after drugs ban reduced to 18 months

Currently at Juventus, former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was handed a four-year ban from football last year after failing a drugs test.

Sport Soccer
Lunga Biyela|Published

Dodgy brother of French football star Paul Pogba to be tried in kidnap case

French judges on Tuesday ordered six men to stand trial in a kidnap and extortion case involving French footballer Paul Pogba.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Holders Real Madrid face Dortmund and Liverpool in new-look Champions League

Holders Real Madrid will face Liverpool away and host Borussia Dortmund in a repeat of last season's final in the league stage of the new-look Champions League.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in cut-price deal

Premier League club Liverpool have completed the signing of Italian winger Federico Chiesa from Serie A Juventus.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Arsenal great Wojciech Szczesny tipped to join Saudi club after Juventus exit

Wojciech Szczesny has left Serie A giants Juventus after seven years, the Italian club said on Wednesday, with reports the Polish goalkeeper is set to join a club in Saudi Arabia.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

LOOK: Brand new kits from Real Madrid, Manchester United and other top European teams

With some of Europe’s top teams having unveiled their new kits, IOL Sport takes a closer look at the jerseys and the unique designs.

Sport Soccer
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Ex-Italy star Roberto Baggio injured in home invasion

Former Ballon d'Or winner Roberto Baggio was watching Italy’s Euro 2024 game against Spain when five armed individuals broke into his home.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

How does Manchester City’s Premier League title run compare to Europe’s elite?

It seems like Manchester City still have some way to go before we can actually call the Premier League a “farmers league”.

Sport Soccer Premier League
John Goliath|Published

‘Extraordinary’ Paul Pogba’s doping ban a loss for football, says Massimiliano Allegri

French midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned for four years by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone in the early weeks of this season.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paul Pogba’s career in jeopardy as France star handed four-year doping ban

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Real Madrid surpass treble-winners Manchester City in football’s ‘Money League’

Real Madrid have climbed to the top of football's 'Money League' as the Spanish side surpassed Manchester City to become the highest revenue-generating club in 2022-23.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Kylian Mbappe move set to dominate January transfer window

Much attention will again focus Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain's lethal finisher and the man who a year ago scored a hat-trick for France in the World Cup final only to finish on the losing side.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Italy’s anti-doping tribunal wants four-year ban for Paul Pogba

According to media reports, Italy's sports prosecutors have requested a 4-year ban for Juventus’ Paul Pogba over doping allegations.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paul Pogba’s football career in limbo after ‘B’ sample tests positive for testosterone

Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's 'B' sample has confirmed the presence of testosterone, leaving his football career in jeopardy.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: ‘I’m loving Big Ange instead …’ Tottenham boss Daniel Levy admits mistake appointing Jose’ Mourinho, Antonio Conte

Daniel Levy has been under fire in the past, with some Spurs fans blaming the 61-year-old for the club not winning any silverware since 2008.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Reuters|Published

Paul Pogba face-to-face with group accused of extorting him

France star Paul Pogba was questioned Friday alongside five acquaintances and childhood friends suspected of involvement in an extortion attempt against him.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Troubled Paul Pogba sinks to new low after doping revelation

Once the most expensive footballer in the world, France star Paul Pogba has sunk to a new low after being provisionally suspended for a doping violation.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

France's Paul Pogba suspended for doping: Italian anti-doping agency

Juventus' France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance.

Sport Soccer
Reuters|Published

Bayern Munich and Manchester United to meet in Champions League group stage

Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been drawn together in this year’s Champions League, while oil rich clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United will also face off.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Reuters|Published

Tottenham Hotspur looking to replace Harry Kane with Romelu Lukaku?

Tottenham Hotspur could turn their attention towards Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku as they look to fill the void left by the departure of Harry Kane.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Staff Reporter|Published

Italy snatch winner at death against Argentina in titanic Fifa World Cup clash

Substitute Cristiana Girelli was the hero for Italy as she bagged the winner for Italy against Argentina in their Fifa Women’s World Cup clash at Eden Park on Monday.

Sport World Cup
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Confusion over when the African Football League will actually launch

CAF confirmed at a meeting of their top officials in Abidjan on Thursday that the African Football League would kick off in October, but there is confusion over the starting date.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published