French World Cup winner Paul Pogba’s career hangs in the balance after a failed drug test resulted in a hefty four-year ban. This drastic punishment could see the talented midfielder sidelined until he’s 35, effectively ending his time at Juventus and potentially derailing his future in top-flight football.
Pogba is vehemently contesting the ban, but a potential contract termination by Juventus looms large. In a surprising twist, an unorthodox solution has emerged: a lifeline from Broke Boys, a team in Russia’s celebrity-focused Media Football League.
This league, formed in 2022, features social media stars and actors playing alongside each other. Joining Broke Boys would offer Pogba a chance to stay on the pitch, albeit in a far cry from the glamorous world of professional fofootball.
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Artjom Chatjaturjan, Broke Boys’ sporting director, acknowledges the unusual nature of the offer: “It may seem like a joke, but we contacted him.” He revealed Pogba politely declined, understandably needing time to process the devastating ban that could cripple his prime years.
The offer itself is modest – a monthly salary of around £1,167 with “luxury” (though likely not extravagant) private accommodation. This pales in comparison to the significant wages Pogba would be commanding in professional football.
The future remains uncertain for Pogba. His focus, as expected, is on clearing his name and resuming his career at the highest level. However, if the ban remains in place, the allure of a competitive environment, even in a non-traditional league, might become more appealing.
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Will Pogba become a reluctant star in Russia’s celebrity league, or can he successfully overturn the ban and salvage his elite football career? Only time will tell.
