Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba free to return to pitch as doping ban ends

Paul Pogba can return to competition from Tuesday as the former France star's 18-month doping ban expired -- but he needs to find a club.

Pogba wants to 'turn page' after brother sentenced in extortion case

"There is no winner in this case which involves members of my family and people I have known since childhood," the former Juventus and Manchester United star said through his lawyer.

Pogba 'willing to give up money' to stay at Juve

"I'm willing to give up money to be able to play again with Juve, I want to come back with this club," said Pogba in an interview published on the Italian sports daily's website.

Deschamps delight as 'light back on' for Pogba after doping ban

France coach Didier Deschamps on Monday welcomed the news that there was light at the end of the tunnel for midfielder Paul Pogba after a doping ban.

Pogba says 'nightmare is over' after drug ban cut to 18 months

French international footballer Paul Pogba said Friday his "nightmare is over" after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months.

'Heartbroken' Pogba to appeal four-year doping ban

The France international was provisionally suspended by a tribunal of Italy's national anti-doping organisation (NADO Italia) in September after testing positive for DHEA - a banned substance which naturally raises levels of testosterone.

World Cup winner Pogba handed four-year doping ban

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.

Pogba's 'B' sample also shows presence of testosterone

The 30-year-old former Manchester United player, a World Cup winner in 2018, faces a ban of up to four years.

Pogba provisionally suspended for doping

After a nightmare season between injuries and a blackmail affair, the 30-year-old's dreams of bouncing back were shattered by the alleged doping offence after Juventus's 3-0 win at Udinese on August 20, during which he was an unused substitute.

February 16, 2017
February 16, 2017

Football: Man United will give Europa tilt full focus, says Mourinho

Going deep into the latter stages of the Europa League will only add to Manchester United's concerns about a hectic schedule but manager Jose Mourinho says his side must keep all their options open to get into next season's Champions League.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Football: Mourinho cries foul over fixture pile-up again

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho complained about the lack of help being afforded his team by the football authorities as he attempts to win silverware on four fronts over the final four months of the season.

January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017

Football: Outside pressure child's play for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahmovic says the pressure on him that comes from outside is like a kindergarten compared to the pressure he places on himself every time he trains or plays for Manchester United.

January 13, 2017
January 13, 2017

Football: Zlatan delights in Man Utd climb towards top

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Manchester United remain in the hunt for the Premier League title but will first focus on closing the gap to the top four, starting with Sunday's clash against arch rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.

January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017

Football: Jose Mourinho salutes Old Trafford faithful

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho saluted the Old Trafford crowd and said they swept his side to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Man Utd upturn leaves Mourinho feeling at home

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he has started to feel "really at home" at Old Trafford and believes foundations are in place to bring success back to the club.

December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016

Football: Tetchy Mourinho adamant United are not getting any luck

Not for the first time this season, Jose Mourinho was left in a wretched mood after watching his Manchester United side control a Premier League match only to end up missing out on victory on Sunday.

December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016

Football: It hurts me to drop players, says United boss Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said it hurt him to have to leave players out of his side after Manchester United swept aside West Ham United 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

Football: Mourinho's two reds set another Premier League landmark

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho is fond of setting landmarks as a manager but becoming the first individual to be sent off twice in this season's Premier League is not one he will covet.

November 8, 2016
November 8, 2016

Football: Ibrahimovic apologises to United fans for Arsenal suspension

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has apologised to fans after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Swansea City in the Premier League on Sunday, which rules him out of their next game against Arsenal.