Paul Pogba has been banned from playing for 4 years, effectively ending his career.

"In September 2023, Paul Pogba faced a temporary suspension from football due to a positive doping test. The decision, confirmed by the Italian anti-doping court, led to a subsequent failed appeal by Pogba. The Italian National Anti-Doping Agency (NADP) imposed a severe 4-year ban on Pogba, greatly impacting his future in professional football.

Reports revealed that Pogba admitted to Juventus management his use of nutritional supplements containing banned substances, prescribed by a friend who was a Miami-based doctor. Despite claiming it was an inadvertent mistake, Pogba's appeal was unsuccessful.

The ban, a significant blow to Pogba's career, could potentially mark its premature end. Previously heralded as one of the best players in his position, Pogba's return to Juventus in 2022 was met with anticipation, but injuries and controversies marred his performance.

Manchester United's decision to part ways with Pogba seems prudent in hindsight, sparing them from the burden of nurturing an injured player on a high salary. At 30 years old, and with ongoing injury concerns compounded by the doping scandal, Pogba's future in professional football appears uncertain."