What happened to Paul Pogba? Why French superstar no longer plays for France at World Cup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Paul Pogba was one of those footballers who seemed capable of anything out on the pitch.
That brought him to ultimate heights -- Manchester United and Juventus, and stardom with France on the world stage, including a goal in the 2018 World Cup final, which the French won.
Pogba is 33 years old now as the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, and for many players of his prior stature, that would mean a solid role as a veteran for his country.
Not in this case, though.
Paul Pogba was one of those footballers who seemed capable of anything out on the pitch.
That brought him to ultimate heights -- Manchester United and Juventus, and stardom with France on the world stage, including a goal in the 2018 World Cup final, which the French won.
Pogba is 33 years old now as the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, and for many players of his prior stature, that would mean a solid role as a veteran for his country.
Not in this case, though.
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