The world of football has been shaken by the news of Paul Pogba’s positive result in a new anti-doping test. The Juventus midfielder is mired in a deep dilemma that could drastically change the course of his career. And the worst omens have come true after undergoing a counteranalysis. The result confirmed the positive for testosterone, an episode that further obscures the situation of the footballer, who had been suspended as a precautionary measure since last August 20, when the first result was revealed after the match against Udinese.
The seriousness of the situation is undeniable, since, if the sanction is confirmed, Paul Pogba could face a period of suspension that would range between two and four years. The midfielder’s future seems uncertain and largely depends on the verdict issued by the Italian Anti-Doping Court.
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As it has been announced, Pogba’s positive result was the result of taking a medication recommended by a doctor friend of the footballer. This supplement, purchased in the United States, contained a substance that was apparently not on Pogba’s list of prohibited substances in Italy, as anti-doping regulations vary from country to country.
In recent doping positive cases in Serie A, the defense has been used that the sample was contaminated or that the player was taking a product for therapeutic reasons. In some cases, this strategy has been successful, such as that of José Luis Palomino, Atalanta defender, who was acquitted after arguing the use of a healing ointment.
Unsuccessful cases
However, there are also cases in which the legal battle continues, such as that of Joao Pedro, Cagliari forward, who was initially suspended for four years, a sentence that was reduced to four months when considering that the sample was contaminated in Brazil due to to the use of a diuretic.
The road ahead for Paul Pogba is uncertain and full of questions. Juventus and the player will need to approach this situation with caution and determine the best strategy to deal with the possible consequences. Football is eagerly awaiting the outcome of this complicated episode.
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