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Pogba’s B sample positive, could face lengthy ban

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba could be facing a lengthy ban from football after his B sample displayed evidence of elevated levels of testosterone.

The former Manchester United star initially tested positive following the Serie A game with Udinese on August 20 – in which he was an unused substitute – and was provisionally suspended.

His B sample has also returned a positive test and his case will now be heard by the Italian National Anti-doping office who will ask for Pogba’s observations.

When news of his A sample broke, the player’s agent Rafaela Pimenta said: “What is certain is that Paul Pogba never wanted to break a rule.”

If he is found guilty of doping, the France World Cup winner could face a suspension of between two to four years.

The news compounds a miserable spell for Pogba, who joined United in 2009 as a teenager before leaving for Juventus in 2012. He rejoined United in 2016 for a then world-record fee of £89million only to run down his contract and move back to Turin at the end of the 2021/22 season.

His second spell at Juve has not gone as planned due to injury.

The 30-year-old managed just 162 minutes of playing time in all competitions last season and has made two substitute appearances this term.

Jon Fisher
Jon Fisher
Jon has over 20 years' experience in sports journalism having worked at the Press Association, Goal and Stats Perform, covering three World Cups, an Olympics and numerous other major sporting events.
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