Juventus midfielder, Paul Labile Pogba has released a statement reacting to the 4-year ban meted out to him for failing a doping test.
Fabrizio Romano revealed this via his X handle on Thursday.
According to Mr Romano, Pogba stated that he was sad, shocked, and heartbroken by the decision while also stating that he would challenge the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sports.
The Statement reads, “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.”
