'All will be well' – Paul Pogba remaining upbeat despite four-year worldwide football ban as appeal nears for ex-Manchester United star

Paul Pogba remains upbeat ahead of his appeal against a worldwide football ban, with the French superstar saying “all will be well” in the end.

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• Suspension handed out in February
• Case being taken to CAS
• World Cup winner hoping to resume career

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The World Cup winner, who remains on the books of Serie A giants Juventus, was stung with a lengthy suspension in February 2024. His career has been put on hold as a result, with the 31-year-old unable to train with or play for Italian employers.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  That sanction was handed out as a result of failing doping tests in 2023. Pogba was found to have elevated levels of testosterone in his system, with the results of a ‘B’ sample also coming back positive. The France international is now taking his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

• WHAT POGBA SAID

  Pogba has told when asked about his ban: “It's difficult to be totally honest. Football has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. However, I have my family, my faith, my friends, and my fans who have supported me, which makes things easier. All will be well.”

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  He added on efforts to clear his name: “Although I can’t speak so much about this, all roads lead to the appeal date. Until then, my focus is on staying fit and looking forward to the appeal.”