THE CONVERSION? Paul Pogba Appears In Church

Richard Yinka

Richard Yinka is a sport analyst, sport writer and a Manchester United fan

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June 14, 2024

Paul Pogba’s Charitable Summer in Ivory Coast

Months after receiving a four-year doping ban, Paul Pogba is dedicating his summer break to charitable causes. The 31-year-old French footballer traveled to Ivory Coast, where he made several generous religious donations.

c40d6ccb 40b0 4821 babd 8d67454e6999 — Paul Pogba and Eric Baily appear in Church

Paul Pogba and his former Manchester United teammate, Eric Bailly, visited various churches and mosques in Abidjan this week. According to Ivorian outlet Hits2Babi, the duo made significant donations to these religious institutions. Photos from their trip showed Pogba and Bailly being prayed for by a Catholic priest and receiving gratitude for their contributions to a mosque.

Pogba’s Commitment Amid Uncertainty

Pogba in Juventus. Credit: Imago — Pogba facing anti-doping ban

Paul Pogba’s career seems to be winding down due to persistent injuries during his time in Turin, where he only started in 22 matches over the past three seasons. Now, with a four-year doping ban, Pogba’s future in football is even more uncertain.

France’s Euro 2024 Campaign

France will kick off their Euro 2024 campaign on June 18 at 5am AEST against Austria. They will then face the Netherlands on June 22 and Poland on June 26, in what is shaping up to be a challenging group. Unfortunately, Pogba will miss the tournament due to the ongoing doping allegations he is dealing with.

Pogba’s donations come in the wake of his four-year suspension for breaching anti-doping rules. The ban was imposed by the Italian anti-doping tribunal after a failed test in August 2023. Despite the setback, Pogba has vowed to appeal the decision, with support from his family.

While his future in football remains uncertain, Pogba is focusing on positive contributions during his time away from the sport.