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Paul Pogba Makes Monaco Return After 811 Days Out

Monaco will manage his minutes under a phased plan following a reduced doping suspension.

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes v AS Monaco - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - November 22, 2025 AS Monaco's Paul Pogba in action REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes v AS Monaco - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - November 22, 2025 AS Monaco's Paul Pogba reacts REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
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Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes v AS Monaco - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - November 22, 2025 AS Monaco's Paul Pogba comes on as a substitute to replace Mamadou Coulibaly REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Overview

  • The 32-year-old entered in the 85th minute of Monaco’s 4-1 defeat at Rennes and received a standing ovation at Roazhon Park.
  • His four-year doping ban for DHEA, imposed in February 2024, was cut to 18 months on appeal at CAS, allowing eligibility from March 2025.
  • Juventus terminated his contract by mutual consent in November 2024, and Monaco signed him on a free transfer in June 2025.
  • Pogba said he is relieved to be playing again but not yet at 90-minute fitness, adding that only strong club performances will revive his France chances.
  • Reports in France say Monaco’s medical staff will gradually increase his minutes, with Pafos in the Champions League on Wednesday followed by PSG in Ligue 1 on Saturday.