Paul Pogba Faces Potential Two-Year Ban for Testosterone Doping Allegations

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been called for testing following Juventus' 3-0 win over Udinese on August 20, with reports suggesting he has allegedly tested positive for testosterone. As a result, Pogba, who did not play in the match, will now face a second test to confirm the results. If found guilty, he could face a two-year ban from the game, which would be a significant blow to the French midfielder, who has struggled with injuries since rejoining Juventus in July 2022.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pogba has allegedly tested positive for testosterone following a random test conducted after Juventus' 3-0 win over Udinese on August 20.
  • The 30-year-old did not play in the match, but was selected for a random test, which showed elevated levels of testosterone.
  • A second test is now being conducted to confirm the results, and if Pogba is found to have doped, he will face a two-year ban from the game.
  • Pogba re-joined Juventus on a free transfer in July 2022 after leaving Manchester United, where he made 233 appearances and scored 39 goals, contributing 51 assists.
  • He has struggled with injuries since returning to Juventus, making only two appearances in Serie A this season.
  • Pogba has won 91 caps for France, including helping the team win the 2018 World Cup.
  • Juventus are currently third in Serie A with seven points from their opening three matches.

Statistics:

  • 91: Number of caps Pogba has won for France.
  • 39: Number of goals Pogba scored for Manchester United between 2016 and 2022.
  • 51: Number of assists Pogba contributed for Manchester United between 2016 and 2022.
  • 2: Number of appearances Pogba has made in Serie A this season as a substitute.
  • 3: Number of matches Juventus have played in Serie A this season.
  • 7: Number of points Juventus have gained from their opening three matches in Serie A.

Sources:

  • [Mirror Football](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-pogba-juventus-faces-22-26807969)
  • [Various Italian reports]( Exact article not provided, but mentions of newspaper online presence)