Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has made a deeply unsettling statement to the football world through a viral video discussing his struggles with life and football, long after his doping sentence.
In the widely circulated social media clip, the 31-year-old French international opens up about his emotional turmoil, declaring, “I’m over. I’m dead. Paul Pogba doesn’t exist anymore.”
The footage shows a visibly distressed Pogba in an outdoor setting, candidly discussing his loss of identity and passion for the sport.
“I don’t know who I am anymore. Football used to be my life, my passion. Now, it feels like I’ve lost myself,” he admitted.
The heartfelt revelation has prompted an outpouring of concern and support from fans and fellow athletes worldwide.
Pogba, renowned for his exceptional skill on the pitch, has encountered numerous challenges throughout his career, from triumphs with top clubs and the French national team to personal and professional setbacks.
His latest statements underscore the immense pressure and mental health challenges athletes often face.
Once the most expensive football player in the world, Pogba received a four-year ban from football following a doping offence.
The ban means Pogba will be unable to play until 2027, by which time he will be 34.
“Everything I have built in my professional career has been taken away from me,” he stated.
