US EditionEx-Man United Star Paul Pogba Responds to Nightmare Scenario on AS Monaco Debut
Paul Pogba returned after 811 days sidelined by injuries and a doping ban, making a brief debut in a 4-1 loss as Monaco aims to rebuild his career.
- On Saturday, Paul Pogba made his Monaco debut at Rennes, entering as an 85th-minute substitute with Monaco already trailing 4-0 in a 4-1 loss.
- Pogba signed a two-year contract with Monaco in June 2025 to relaunch his career after injuries and a reduced doping ban, resuming training recently during the international break.
- In his short cameo, Pogba recorded two ball recoveries, one interception, and completed 14 of 15 passes during his 10-minute appearance after 811 days sidelined.
- In the mixed zone, Paul Pogba said, `I was disappointed to lose this match. It's Paul Pogba's return, but I play for Monaco, and I don't like losing`, while Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli had noted positive feedback from his sessions.
- Pogba will now aim to increase his load over the coming weeks and hopes to play in the Champions League for the first time in over three-and-a-half years.
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Former Manchester United star returns to football after 811 days away following drugs ban
Paul Pogba stepped back onto the pitch on Saturday evening, after more than two years away from competitive football, marking an emotional milestone in his turbulent career. The 32-year-old French midfielder entered as a substitute in the 85th minute during Monaco's 4-1 defeat at Rennes.His appearance ended an 811-day absence from professional football, with his previous competitive match dating back to September 2023 when he represented Juventu…
Paul Pogba was once one of the best midfielders in the world, with France he became world champion, then he fell deeply. Now he received standing ovations on his return to professional football.
Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba finally made his long-awaited debut for AS Monaco – but his return to competitive football came in less than ideal circumstances, with his side losing 4-0 to Rennes. The Frenchman had not played for two years, following a four-year ban for doping that was later reduced to 18 months on appeal. After a full 811 days without official football, Pogba can finally call himself an active footballer again, thanks…
PARIS (AP) — Former Manchester United and Juventus star Paul Pogba made his Monaco debut Saturday, playing his first minutes in more than two years. The 32-year-old came on in the 85th minute of the 4-1 loss to Rennes in the French league. Pogba was a standout World Cup winner with France, but the midfielder saw his career derailed by injuries, off-field issues, and a doping ban. He wept when he signed his contract with Monaco during the offseas…
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