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MONACO (AP) \u2014 Former midfield star paul pogba<\/span> He has been named in the squad for the trip to Ligue 1 rivals Rennes and could make his Monaco debut on Saturday.<\/p>\nThe 32-year-old Frenchman was once one of Europe’s best scoring midfielders, but injuries, off-field problems and team breakdowns derailed his career and he hasn’t played in more than two years. Doping prohibited<\/span>.<\/p>\nPogba recently overcame a minor ankle injury and resumed training in Monaco during the international break. <\/p>\n
He signed a two-year contract with Monaco during the off-season to restart his career.<\/p>\n
midfield dynamo<\/h2>\n
At his peak, Pogba was a dynamic, technically strong and creative central midfielder with an eye for goal.<\/p>\n
He scored in the 2018 World Cup final, when France defeated Croatia 4-2, and has played since. 91 times<\/span> For France.<\/p>\nIn 2016, Pogba became the most expensive footballer in history at the time. returned to Manchester United<\/span> He was acquired from Juventus for a transfer fee of 105 million euros ($116 million).<\/p>\nHe won four Serie A titles with Juventus and won the Europa League with United in 2017.<\/p>\n
held at gunpoint<\/h2>\n
Last year, Pogba’s brother Mathias Pogba was found guilty at the Paris Criminal Court. Extortion\/kidnapping case<\/span>.<\/p>\nA judge ordered Matthias and five others to stand trial after investigating whether Paul was the target of extortion by Matthias and a childhood friend in 2022.<\/p>\n
Five others demanded 13 million euros ($13.6 million) from Paul, who was held at gunpoint by hooded men in March 2022. The defendants repeatedly threatened Paul, claiming that he should have supported them after he became an international soccer star. ___<\/p>\n
AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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