Juventus and French midfielder Paul Pogba has been hit with a significant blow as he faces a four-year ban from football after testing positive for DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone). Italy's National Anti-Doping Tribunal (TNA) accepted the Anti-Doping Prosecutor's Office request, imposing the standard ban under the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA).
The ban, commencing from the date of the initial positive test in August, extends until August 2027, raising questions about the 30-year-old's future in football. Pogba intends to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), setting the stage for a potential legal battle. WADA has signaled their readiness to appeal if the case goes to CAS.
Juventus refrains from commenting on the matter. Pogba's suspension in September 2023, following the positive test after a Serie A match, has led to a protracted legal process, with the player consistently denying any intentional wrongdoing. The football community awaits further developments as the case unfolds.
