No, Paul Pogba is not retired from professional football.
Despite facing a doping ban, Paul Pogba, at 31 years old, is not retired. His ban was recently reduced, allowing for a clear path back to the sport. He had considered retiring during his doping ordeal, but a reprieve on his ban has opened the door for his return to the pitch.
Paul Pogba's Current Status and Ban Details
Paul Pogba is currently serving a ban from professional football due to a doping violation. Initially, he faced a four-year suspension. However, following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), his ban was reduced significantly.
- Age: 31 years old
- Original Ban: 4 years (doping violation)
- Appeal Result: Ban reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- Return to Play: He is eligible to return to professional football in March 2025.
This reduction means that while he is currently inactive, he remains a professional athlete with a defined timeline for his comeback. His intention is to resume his career rather than retire.
Path Back to Professional Football
The decision by CAS ensures that Pogba has a concrete date to target for his return. This period allows him to prepare physically and mentally for the demands of top-flight football once his suspension concludes. His age of 31 suggests he still has several years of a potential career ahead of him, making a retirement decision at this stage unlikely, especially given the reduced ban.
