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Juventus Boss Max Allegri Heartbroken After Paul Pogba Ban

March 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba faces a lengthy four-year spell on the sidelines after being found guilty of breaching doping rules. Tests showed elevated levels of testosterone in his system, but no one expected such a Draconian punishment, least of all Bianconeri boss Massimiliano Allegri.

Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for doping. His line of defense didn’t hold up in court. The request by the prosecutor was fully accepted.

Pogba Officially Suspended for Four Years for Doping

February 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for doping. His line of defense didn’t hold up in court. The request by the prosecutor was fully accepted. As things stand, the 31-year-old, who has barely played in the past two seasons, would return in 2028/2029.

Paul Pogba has made an appearance in the Juventus’ group chat following the win over Lecce, which catapulted the Bianconeri to the top of the table.

Pogba Rallies Juventus Teammates Amid Slow Legal Battle

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Paul Pogba has made an appearance in the Juventus’ group chat following the win over Lecce, which catapulted the Bianconeri to the top of the table temporarily as Inter didn’t play last week. The midfielder urged his teammates to win for him too.

Kalvin Phillips has been blatantly put on the market by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, and Juventus are waiting in the wings.

Juventus Pursuit of EPL Star Handed Huge Boost

December 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Transfer Market

Out-of-favor Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips has reportedly had a change of heart regarding a potential switch to Juventus. As per TMW, the 28-year-old is no longer convinced about staying in the Premier League after failing to drum up genuine interest from City's fellow domestic rivals.

Pogba Prepares Defense After Massive Penalty Request

December 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The Italian anti-doping prosecutor has asked to ban Paul Pogba for four years, which is the standard since the player decided not to plea bargain and defend himself in court. His lawyers will look to obtain a substantially lower punishment by arguing he acted in good faith.

Rafaela Pimenta has commented on a few of her clients that will enliven the January transfer window during an event in Rome.

Pimenta Dishes on Marcos Leonardo, Thuram, and Pogba

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rafaela Pimenta has commented on a few of her clients that will enliven the January transfer window during an event in Rome. He began by addressing Marcos Leonardo: “That would be a question for the Giallorossi. He’s ready to leave, and his price tag has been determined."

Paul Pogba has effectively been subdued out of the media’s radar in the past few weeks, after failing his drug test and the subsequent appeal test.

Agent Pimenta Backs Pogba: “We’re Working on an Appeal”

November 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba has effectively been subdued out of the media’s radar in the past few weeks, after failing his drug test and the subsequent appeal test, which also yielded the same result as the first. His agent Rafaela Pimenta has backed her client, saying that an appeal is being prepared.

The apical Juventus execs had a brief but productive trip to England, making strides in their pursuit of Kalvin Phillips.

Juventus Plotting Audacious Winter Swoop for Man City Misfit

November 11, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus must address the emergency crisis in midfield amid long-term suspensions imposed on Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli. According to Calciomercato, Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips could be the answer to their problems come January.

Fabio Capello is aware of the advantage Juventus possess, not playing any continental cup competitions this season following their UEFA ban.

Juventus to Pick Pace but Inter Are Favorites, Says Capello

November 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fabio Capello is aware of the advantage Juventus possess, not playing any continental cup competitions this season following their UEFA ban. The Bianconeri have made the most of their situation by focusing on Serie A, as they sit atop the table, just two points behind Derby d’Italia rivals Inter.

Juventus will need to add to their midfield in January and are mulling bringing back Federico Bernardeschi, who joined Toronto FC in 2022.

Juventus Contemplating Loan Move for Former Star

October 15, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are in the market, searching for a new midfielder to address a deepening midfield crisis in light of recent events. Soon after Paul Pogba failed a drug test, Nicolo Fagioli potentially faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines amid an ominous-looking betting scandal.

Juventus are celebrating the centenary of the Agnelli family’s takeover, and Massimiliano Allegri is firmly at the helm considering the good start.

Juventus Set Sights on Bundesliga Star to Address Midfield Crisis

October 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have to deal with an emergency midfield crisis after Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli found themselves stranded in off-field controversies. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka has drawn the Italians' attention as Massimiliano Allegri aims to address the shortage of numbers in the engine room in January.

With Paul Pogba out of the picture and Nicolò Fagioli potentially facing a ban too, Juventus will have to intervene in the midfield in January.

Juventus Assessing January Option to Restore Midfield

October 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Nice, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

With Paul Pogba out of the picture and Nicolò Fagioli potentially facing a ban too, Juventus will have to intervene in the midfield in January. Their list of targets for the role is growing quickly. As their directors stated, they’ll hunt for opportunities.

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