Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is facing a provisional suspension due to an anti-doping violation. Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (NADO) recently revealed that Pogba’s post-match test following Juve’s 3-0 victory against Udinese on August 20th showed elevated levels of testosterone.

Pogba, a prominent figure in the French national team at 30 years of age, was unexpectedly chosen for post-match drug testing despite being an unused substitute in the game. If found guilty of doping, he could potentially endure a suspension ranging from two to four years, which would have a profound impact on both his career and Juventus.

In response to this development, Juventus issued an official statement on September 11, 2023, stating, “Juventus Football Club announces that today, 11 September, 2023, the footballer Paul Labile Pogba received a precautionary suspension order from the National Anti-Doping Tribunal following the results of tests carried out on 20 August, 2023. The club reserves the right to consider the next procedural steps, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.”

NADO’s investigation determined that Pogba had breached anti-doping regulations by detecting the presence of “non-endogenous testosterone metabolites,” with results strongly indicating an external source for these compounds. Testosterone, a hormone known for enhancing athletes’ endurance, has strict regulations surrounding its usage in professional sports.

Pogba now faces a tight deadline of three days to provide a counter-analysis of the test results to NADO. This crucial step could potentially shape the outcome of his case and determine the future of his career in football. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.