ROME — Once thought of among the many prime midfielders in world soccer, Paul Pogba‘s profession dangers a untimely ending after the Juventus participant and France worldwide examined constructive for testosterone.

Italy’s anti-doping company introduced the failed drug check on Monday.

The examination was carried out after Juventus‘ recreation at Udinese on Aug. 20. Pogba didn't play within the Serie A match however was on Juve‘s bench.

Nado Italia, the anti-doping company, mentioned that Pogba was suspended provisionally with rapid impact. Pending a trial and testing of a backup “B” pattern, he dangers a suspension of as much as 4 years.

If the backup pattern confirms the constructive check, the 30-year-old Pogba might get a lesser ban if he cooperates with authorities.

While there was no rapid remark from Pogba, Juventus mentioned it “reserves the right to consider the next procedural steps.”

It’s one other destructive notice for a participant who has been bothered by accidents ever since rejoining Juventus from Manchester United a little bit greater than a yr in the past. He was dominated out of France’s run to the World Cup last final yr because of a knee damage and performed in solely six Serie A matches for Juventus final season.

There’s additionally been a police investigation ongoing in France into allegations that Pogba was focused by extortionists - together with by his older brother, Mathias, who has denied any wrongdoing.

The newest blow to Juventus follows final season being marred by inquiries into false accounting and irregular reporting of wage funds. The authorized instances resulted within the Turin membership being eliminated by UEFA from European competitors this season.

Having began his profession at United after which gone to Juventus and again to Manchester, Pogba was identified for his versatility, physicality and eye for the aim.

When he returned to United in 2016, the Manchester membership paid Juventus a then world-record switch price of 105 million euros ($113 million).

___

AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer

Copyright © 2023 The Washington Times, LLC.

Content Source: www.washingtontimes.com