Football stars flood the comments as Pogba shares emotional post on social media
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Former Juventus and Manchester United star Paul Pogba returned to the pitch after a long suspension and played his first match in 811 days, making his debut for Monaco in a losing effort against Rennes.
The 32-year-old midfielder shared an Instagram video capturing the emotional moment he came on as a substitute in the Ligue 1 clash. The touching post instantly went viral, with current and former teammates flooding the comments section with hundreds of messages.
Among those who reacted were Thauvin, Ben Seghir, Dembélé, Leão, Mbappé, Bruno Fernandes, De Gea, Maguire, Lindelöf, Lingard, and many others. In just a few hours, the post racked up nearly half a million likes as the entire football world warmly welcomed Paul Pogba back onto the pitch.
Many fans see his comeback as a chance to write a new chapter in his career and finally break a prolonged run of bad luck. Monaco's management is also hoping that the Frenchman's experience and charisma will help their youthful squad gain composure and stability in the heart of midfield.
As for the suspension, it followed a positive doping test in August 2023 after a Juventus match. Pogba was handed a four-year ban from competition, but the term was later reduced to 18 months after proceedings and a partial admission of unintentional use of a prohibited substance. This period took him out of rhythm and dealt a serious blow to his reputation, but his return to Ligue 1 is a clear signal of his determination to restore his name and prove he can still compete at the highest level.
