2024-03-03 17:14:10
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba commented on the decision to disqualify him for four years for doping. Let us remind you that in October 2023, the Frenchman failed two tests at once. As reported by İdman.biz with reference to the “Championship”, too high a level of testosterone was found in the sample of the Turin midfielder. Lawyers for the 30-year-old football player demanded that his possible disqualification be reduced from four to two years, but this did not bring the desired result.
“Today I was informed of the decision of the National Anti-Doping Tribunal, and I believe that the verdict is incorrect.
I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional gaming career has been taken away from me. When I am free from legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or intentionally taken any supplements that violate anti-doping rules.
As a professional athlete, I have never done anything to enhance my performance through the use of illegal substances and have never disrespected or deceived fellow athletes or fans of the teams I competed for or against.
In connection with the decision announced today, I will appeal it to the Court of Arbitration for Sport,” Pogba wrote on his social networks.
Pogba has been playing for Juventus since the summer of 2022. Last season, the midfielder played only 10 matches for the Bianconeri in all competitions, in which he scored one assist. The player’s contract with the Turin club is valid until the end of June 2026. The estimated cost of the football player, according to the Internet portal Transfermarkt, is € 20 million.
Earlier it became known that Juventus would terminate the contract with Pogba unilaterally in the event of his official disqualification.
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