Pogba to appeal ban, says ‘never took anything’

Published 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba said Thursday he would appeal against a potentially career-ending four-year ban for taking testosterone, saying he had “never taken anything”.

Paul Pogba and his social media post expressing his disappointment at the decision. (Photo: ANSA)

The National Anti-Doping Tribunal (TNA) handed down the ban on the Frenchman, who turns 31 next month, after he tested positive for “testosterone not of endogenous origin” regarding a sample he gave after Juve’s opening game of the Serie A season away to Udinese.

“I was informed today of the decision of the National Anti-Doping Tribunal and I believe that the verdict is wrong,” he said via social media.

“I am sad, shocked and heartbroken, because everything I have built in my career as a professional player has been taken away from me,” the former Manchester United player added on Instagram.

“When I am free from legal restrictions the whole story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplement that violates anti-doping rules.”

ANSA

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