Paul Pogba in shock career change as ex-Man Utd ace to star in MOVIE during devastating football ban
PAUL POGBA has made a career switch with the midfielder set to appear in his first feature film.
The Juventus star is currently sidelined after being hit with a four-year ban after testing positive for banned substance Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).
So he is pursuing avenues outside football and has an acting role in upcoming French film ‘4 Zéros’ – a sequel to 2002 film ‘3 Zéros’ which is set for release in April 2025.
According to French outlet Le Parisien Pogba plays a youth team football coach.
The report adds the French international “appeared relaxed, smiling, available and very comfortable in front of the camera”.
Pogba was filmed in two scenes for the movie, both at the Parc Stadium in Rueil-Malmaison on the outskirts of Paris.
The film is about an aspiring footballer from African country Comoros who dreams of becoming a Paris Saint-Germain star, as a scout looks to discover the next Kylian Mbappe.
Pogba, 31, has also been seen in London since being banned as he watched his childhood friend Kurt Zouma in action for West Ham against Tottenham.
Pogba’s suspension runs from 11 September 2023 – the date he was provisionally banned pending investigation – until 10 September 2027.
The Frenchman has confirmed he is planning to appeal that decision.
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Paul Pogba career stats
Juventus – 190 games, 34 goals, 41 assists
Manchester United – 233 games, 39 goals, 48 assists
France – 91 caps, 11 goals
Honours:
2018 World Cup
2021 Uefa Nations League
Serie A x4 2012-15
Italian Cup – 2015, 2016
Europa League – 2017
Carabao Cup – 2010, 2017
He said in a statement in February: “I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect.
“I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.
“When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.
“As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances,
“And have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.
“As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.”