Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned from football for four years by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal (Nado) after testing positive for DHEA, a banned substance.
The ban, effective until 2027, stems from a failed test following a Serie A match against Udinese. Pogba, nearly 34 when the ban ends, denies knowingly doping and plans to appeal. This suspension follows a provisional ban in September for elevated testosterone levels.
Since rejoining Juventus in 2022, Pogba has faced injuries and off-field issues, including an alleged blackmail attempt. Juventus, where he signed a four-year deal, has not commented yet. Pogba, originally signed for £89m by Manchester United in 2016, expressed shock and vowed to clear his name.