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Watch VideoPaul Pogba to Manchester United? Why the comeback rumours persist despite INEOS policy

Paul Pogba's future remains uncertain after leaving Juventus, with persistent rumours of a Manchester United return despite the club's new youth-focused transfer policy. While the French midfielder has been spotted training at Carrington, his options now range from Inter Miami to Marseille as he eyes the 2026 World Cup.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoPaul Pogba to Manchester United? Latest transfer rumors and possible destinations

Former Manchester United star Louis Saha makes a passionate plea for Paul Pogba's return to Old Trafford, but Ineos's youth-focused transfer policy and American interest could derail any hopes of 'Pogback II'.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Lunga Biyela|Published

Paul Pogba free to return to pitch as doping ban ends

Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba's career hangs in the balance as his 18-month doping ban comes to an end.

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AFP|Published

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.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Back like Mo Salah’s hairline | Working Title FC Podcast

Working Title FC is an award-winning sports podcast and it wants your ears. Tired of the hum-drum ex-pro or manic football fan type of podcast, Paulo and Senzo set about to create ashow that speaks the way fans do - about the things fans speak about. Mostly covering football, don’t be surprised to hear about NBA, rugby, Grid-Iron, tennis orfootgolf!

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IOL Reporter|Published

Paul Pogba tipped for shock Manchester United return by ex-France teammate

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has tipped ex-France international teammate Paul Pogba to return to Manchester United.

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Lunga Biyela|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

Thomas Tuchel is England’s Fußballmeister and some Brits are not happy: Working Title FC Podcast

When we’re not watching sports, we’re watching sports documentaries and talking about them—and this week, we got stuck into Starting 5, the best NBA documentary since The Last Dance.

Multimedia Podcasts
IOL Reporter|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.

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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.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paul Pogba collaborates with sunglasses brand

French footballer Paul Pogba has partnered with Swedish contemporary brand, CHIMI.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|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.

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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.

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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, impotence and ‘sacrificing a son’ . . . role of witch doctors in football in France

As long as there are players who look for ‘shortcuts to success’, witch doctors' influence on the game is ‘not going to stop, unfortunately’ said Gilles Yapi Yapo, a former Ivory Coast international football star.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Reuters|Published

Paul Pogba likely to miss end of season after further injury

Juventus’ French midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the remainder of the season after being ruled out after tests revealed a thigh injury.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat makes special Ramadan trip to Mecca to mentally cope with injury

Springbok and Stormers lock Salmaan Moerat is using his faith to help with the mental side of things to aid in his recovery from injury.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Zaahier Adams|Published

Man United to face Sevilla in Europa League quarter-finals

Manchester United have once again been drawn against a Spanish side, this time Sevilla, who will be their quarter-final opponents in the Champions League.

Sport Soccer Europa League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paul Pogba returns as Juventus fight back to win derby

Paul Pogba made his first appearance of the season as Juventus twice came from behind to win the Turin derby 4-2 on Tuesday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Five bizarre things that could happen if Elon Musk actually bought Manchester United

Billionaire Elon Musk’s possible takeover at Manchester United will come with its fair share of controversy, writes Eshlin Vedan.

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Eshlin Vedan|Published