Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from professional football after being found guilty of doping charges, specifically the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Concerns about the Juventus midfielder arose when he failed a drug test in August 2023, leading to his suspension from football since September while an investigation was underway. The Tribunale Nazionalize Antodping has now delivered its verdict, potentially marking a career-ending setback for the soon-to-be 31-year-old Frenchman.

In response to the decision, Paul Pogba took to social media, expressing his sadness, shock, and heartbreak, asserting that everything he built in his professional playing career has been taken away. Pogba maintains his innocence, stating, "As a professional athlete, I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances."

Despite the ban, Pogba plans to appeal the decision before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. While he contends his innocence, it's disheartening to witness such a development for a player who, at one point, stood among the world's top midfielders.

Pogba's career, with the potential to be one of the best ever, has faced various deviations and controversies. As a fan of the game, the hope is that if Pogba is indeed innocent, he will be given another chance; otherwise, it risks being one of the most wasted talents in football history.