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NEW: Pogba receives big news on doping ban

Juventus star Paul Pogba has received some big news regarding his doping ban after he launched an appeal.

The former Manchester United star was given a four-year ban in February after testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone.

However, the 31-year-old has now won his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, who have now reduced his ban to just 18 months.

Read: Juventus 'consider' shock decision on Pogba

"Finally the nightmare is over," Pogba said in a statement, according to BBC Sport.

"I can look forward to the day when I can follow my dreams again.

"I always stated that I never knowingly breached World Anti-Doping Agency regulations when I took a nutritional supplement prescribed to me by a doctor, which does not affect or enhance the performance of male athletes.

"I play with integrity and, although I must accept that this is a strict liability offence, I want to place on record my thanks to the Court of Arbitration for Sport's judges who heard my explanation.

"This has been a hugely distressing period in my life because everything I have worked so hard for has been put on hold."

BBC Sport have reported that the French midfielder can now resume training in January 2025 and he is eligible to return to action in March.

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