Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has expressed his relief on social media following the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision to reduce his doping ban from four years to 18 months.
On Friday, CAS announced that Pogba’s suspension would now be 18 months, effective from September 11, 2023. The Frenchman had originally received a four-year ban from the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal in February.
With the reduced ban, Pogba will be eligible to return to competitive football on March 11, 2025, just four days before his 32nd birthday.
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In his statement, Pogba said:
“Finally, the nightmare is over. I can look forward to the day when I can pursue my dreams again. I have always maintained that I never knowingly breached anti-doping regulations; I play with integrity. I want to thank the Court of Arbitration for hearing my explanation.
“This has been an incredibly distressing time in my life, as everything I’ve worked so hard for has been put on hold. Thank you for all the love and support. I can’t wait to get back on the pitch!”