Pogba vows to fight four-year football ban over doping allegations 

France and Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has revealed that he will be appealing the four-year ban imposed on him by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August.

He said this on Thursday hours, after the news broke that he was banned from football for failing a doping test.  

He also added that he would appeal the ban penalty, as he said he is not guilty.

A spokesman for the club told AFP it had been notified of the decision against the 30-year-old World Cup winner, who had been provisionally suspended in September.

“We received notification from the tribunal this morning,” the spokesman said. Italy’s anti-doping body did not immediately respond when contacted by AFP.

Pogba announced he would appeal the ruling, which risks bringing a premature end to his career.

“I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me,” he posted on Instagram.

Declaring the verdict was “incorrect”, he denied ever using performance-enhancing substances.

“When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations”, he insisted.

“As a consequence of the decision announced today, I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.”

The ban means Pogba will not be able to play again until the 2027/28 season, by which time he will be 34.