Paul Pogba has insisted he is committed to AS Monaco for the "long run" after finally making his first appearance of the 2026 calendar year, though It was not the fairytale return for the Frenchman would have envisioned as Monaco suffered a defeat. The former Manchester United midfielder returned to action on Friday night following a frustrating four-month battle with a calf injury.
Paul Pogba has finally made his long-awaited return to competitive action, featuring for Monaco in their Ligue 1 clash against Paris FC on Friday night. The French midfielder had been sidelined for four months due to a persistent calf injury, making his first appearance of the 2026 calendar year.
Paul Pogba is finally closing in on a competitive return for Monaco, with club captain Denis Zakaria hailing the World Cup winner as an "incredible" talent who will be vital for the club's season run-in. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder has endured a nightmare campaign blighted by knee and calf injuries, but his long-awaited comeback appears to be just days away.
Monaco midfielder Paul Pogbaâs road to redemption took a star-studded turn on Sunday as the Frenchman was spotted sharing a touchline embrace with sprint icon Usain Bolt. The meeting occurred at the Stade Louis-II just as the World Cup winner made his return to the matchday squad for a Ligue 1 clash with Marseille following a difficult four-month absence.
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Paul Pogba's career in French football has not gone according to plan since his arrival. The French midfielder has seen his debut season in the principality severely disrupted by injury, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible. He is finally on the verge of returning to competitive action for Monaco after a frustrating four-month spell on the sidelines.
Marseille are preparing for a major test of character before their trip to Monaco. Deprived of their number one attacking asset, Mason Greenwood, coach Habib Beye has turned to the young prodigy on loan from Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri, to take up the mantle. However, the 48-year-old manager has sent a firm warning to Nwaneri about the demands of the highest level.
With Christian Pulisic going through a dry spell and Folarin Balogun needing to get his goalscoring touch back, it is poised to be a busy weekend for Americans Abroad.
Paul Pogba may have once been the most expensive footballer on the planet, but his current financial standing at Monaco tells a very different story. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder is reportedly earning a salary that doesn't even place him among the top 10 earners in the principality.
Folarin Balogun is reportedly attracting interest from the Premier League amid a strong season with Monaco. The former Arsenal striker is enjoying his best campaign yet in the principality, sparking rumours of a return to the English top flight.
Ex-Manchester United star Paul Pogba provided a glimpse of his undeniable quality on Thursday by scoring a brilliant first goal for AS Monaco. Despite the match being a club friendly against Brentford, the significance of the moment was not lost on those watching as the 33-year-old continues his journey back to full fitness.
Paul Pogba is looking to rebuild his career at Monaco, with the World Cup winner being brutally informed that he has âonly had three good years in his entire careerâ. That is the opinion of Radja Nainggolan, who once lined up against the Frenchman in Serie A. Pogba has endured a tough time of late, with the ex-Manchester United and Juventus midfielder serving a doping ban.
A nostalgic throwback clip of Kylian Mbappe has resurfaced on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the French superstar long before he became one of the biggest names in world football. The video shows a teenage Mbappe performing Cristiano Ronaldoâs famous 'Siu' celebration while playing for AS Monacoâs youth team. The clip coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Mbappe signing his first professional contract with Monaco.
Paris Saint-Germain have secured a monumental fitness boost at the most pivotal juncture of their campaign. Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d'Or holder, has reportedly returned to first-team training and is expected to be included in the matchday squad for the Ligue 1 clash against Monaco tomorrow night. The Frenchmanâs availability also comes as a major boost for Luis Enrique ahead of the team's Champions League round of 16 tie against Chelsea.
Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a timely boost as Ousmane Dembele has returned to first-team training following a calf injury. The French international has been sidelined since February 17, when he was forced off in the 27th minute during the Champions League play-off first leg against Monaco at the Stade Louis-II. Despite his early withdrawal, the Parisians secured a 3-2 victory on the night and eventually progressed 5-4 on aggregate.
The Principality of Monaco's judicial authorities have officially launched a preliminary investigation into the commercial partnership between Ligue 1 club Monaco and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Following a formal complaint citing potential money laundering, misappropriation of public funds and corruption, the âŹ4.8 million sponsorship deal is now under intense legal scrutiny.
Paul Pogba is facing more questions of his future, with the former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder enduring a tough return to competitive action with Monaco. After serving an 18-month ban from all football-related activity, the World Cup winner headed to his native France in 2025. Injuries have prevented the 32-year-old from making the desired impact in Ligue 1.
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