![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/paul-pogbas-failed-doping-test-blamed-on-nutritional-supplements-with-star-unaware/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_GettyImages-1653756434.jpg&description=Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping offence and has now reportedly provided a possible explanation Paul Pogba has reportedly admitted to taking nutritional supplements but was 'unaware' that they contained testosterone ahead of his positive doping test last month. It was confirmed this week that the former Manchester United star, who returned to the Italian giants in the summer of 2022, had been suspended after being subjected to a test following Juventus' game at Udinese on August 20. Despite remaining on the bench throughout the Serie A clash, the midfielder was chosen at random by doping officers. Pogba, 30, is still awaiting the outcome of a B sample, but there is not expected to be any inconsistencies following the A sample result. If found guilty, the 2018 World Cup winner could face a maximum ban of four years, and potentially the end of his professional career. Pogba's agent, Rafaela Pimenta broke her silence on the situation on Tuesday. In a released statement, she said: "We are waiting for the counter analysis and until then we can't say anything. The certain thing is that Paul Pogba never wanted to break the rules." And now ESPN are reporting that the player has told Juve bosses that the food supplements were prescribed to him by a friend who works as a doctor, and is based in Miami. The supplements were said to be obtainable in American but not in Italy. The report claimed Pogba said he didn't know the supplements contained testosterone, but did acknowledge his error of judgement. The club were not informed about him purchasing the product and nor did he seek the permission from club doctors before taking it. Pogba's current deal runs until 2026, but Juventus are now likely to explore the possibility of terminating his deal if he is dealt a four-year ban. And it would prove an unsavoury end to what has already been a torrid second spell at the club. HAVE YOUR SAY! Could this be the end of Pau){kind=link}
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping offence and has now reportedly provided a possible explanation
Paul Pogba has reportedly admitted to taking nutritional supplements but was ‘unaware’ that they contained testosterone ahead of his positive doping test last month.
It was confirmed this week that the former Manchester United star, who returned to the Italian giants in the summer of 2022, had been suspended after being subjected to a test following Juventus’ game at Udinese on August 20. Despite remaining on the bench throughout the Serie A clash, the midfielder was chosen at random by doping officers.
Pogba, 30, is still awaiting the outcome of a B sample, but there is not expected to be any inconsistencies following the A sample result. If found guilty, the 2018 World Cup winner could face a maximum ban of four years, and potentially the end of his professional career.
Pogba’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta broke her silence on the situation on Tuesday. In a released statement, she said: “We are waiting for the counter analysis and until then we can’t say anything. The certain thing is that Paul Pogba never wanted to break the rules.”