Paul Pogba will be in attendance for France’s pivotal Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Belgium in Dusseldorf on Monday.
The former Manchester United midfielder has maintained a low profile since news of his positive test for a banned substance surfaced in September 2023.
However, Pogba is expected to be present at the highly anticipated knockout match against Roberto Martinez’s team after accepting an invitation to join the official group of dignitaries.
In addition to witnessing the thrilling encounter, Pogba is scheduled to visit the official fan zone, where he will interact with thousands of enthusiastic France supporters.
Pogba is undoubtedly one of France’s most celebrated and accomplished footballers. He played a pivotal role in France’s triumphant World Cup campaign in 2018, and he also boasts a UEFA Nations League title, a silver medal from Euro 2016, and an impressive array of domestic accolades.
Paul Pogba, a pivotal member of France’s World Cup-winning team in 2018, will be in attendance for their quarter-final match against Belgium.
Pogba’s public appearance comes after he was issued a four-year ban for failing a drugs test.
Pogba’s presence at the match will evoke memories of France’s exhilarating World Cup victory in Russia six years ago, where Pogba and manager Deschamps forged a strong bond.
The former Juventus midfielder holds Deschamps in high regard as a father figure, and his presence at the game will undoubtedly provide a boost to the France manager and players, including Kylian Mbappe.
Pogba shares a particularly close relationship with Marcus Thuram, the son of France legend Lilian Thuram.
The official invitation serves as a significant morale boost for the 31-year-old during a challenging period as he continues to fight for his career following the positive doping test.
Despite the ongoing allegations surrounding his career, Pogba has chosen to demonstrate his unwavering support for his countrymen.
Pogba privately acknowledges that he unknowingly made a mistake by taking a course of pills that resulted in his positive test for DHEA. He remains determined to resume his playing career once the Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing regarding his four-year suspension concludes.