Shock for Pogba: Juventus Star Suspended Over Anti-Doping Test
Paul Pogba’s glittering career faces a major blow after Juventus midfielder was slapped with a provisional suspension for an anti-doping violation. Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal (Nado) revealed Pogba tested positive for elevated testosterone following Juventus’ 3-0 win over Udinese on August 20.
Pogba’s Testosterone Test Sparks Scandal
- Though an unused substitute in the match, Pogba was randomly selected for drug testing.
- Tests showed “non-endogenous testosterone metabolites,” indicating possible performance-enhancing drug use.
- If found guilty, Pogba could face a ban of two to four years.
Juventus issued a statement confirming the 30-year-old Frenchman’s suspension and said the club “reserves the right to consider next procedural steps.” Pogba has just three days to submit a counter-analysis to clear his name.
The football world now holds its breath as this high-profile doping investigation threatens to tarnish one of the game’s biggest stars and shake the sport’s integrity.
Spanish Football Hit by Sex Assault Allegations
Meanwhile, Spanish football is rocked by a fresh scandal as Spain forward Jenni Hermoso accused former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales of kissing her without consent after Spain’s Women’s World Cup win. The 33-year-old player filed a formal complaint last week.
Rubiales insists the kiss was “mutual” and “consensual” but stepped down amid the furore. Prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil has also filed a sexual assault and coercion complaint, accepted by Spain’s National Court, triggering a full investigation.
Under Spanish law, sexual assault charges can lead to fines or prison time of up to four years. A magistrate will decide whether the case goes to trial, dragging the Spanish FA into a nasty legal battle.
The football world watches closely as two explosive cases threaten to overshadow the beautiful game.
