Paul Pogba, a former member of Manchester United, ‘tests positive’ in a drug test following a Juventus game.
According to many Italian reports, former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba allegedly tested positive for testosterone use.
As of this writing, neither the player nor Juventus, Serie A, or the Italian Football Federation have officially acknowledged the reports.
According to news agency ANSA, the midfielder for Juventus allegedly had excessive levels of the hormone when tested randomly following the Italian team’s inaugural Serie A match against Udinese on August 20.
Pogba, who won the World Cup with France in 2018, sat on the bench the entire game but has since entered matches against Bologna and Empoli as a substitute. Which organization conducted the testing is unclear.
According to Sportmediaset, if found guilty, Pogba could be taken before the National Anti-Doping Tribunal and might be barred from all football-related activities for up to two years. This suspension could increase to four years if it is established that the player took the substance with knowledge.
The Frenchman’s participation in Juventus’ upcoming match against Lazio on Saturday at 2pm is now doubtful in light of the rumors.
