Paul Pogba's 'B' sample also positive

By AFP

Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's 'B' sample has confirmed the presence of

testosterone, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.

The 30-year-old former Manchester United player, a World Cup winner in 2018, faces a ban of

up to four years.

The original test by the Italian anti-doping agency (Nado) showed the presence of

testosterone metabolites.

On Friday, Pogba learned that the analysis of his B sample carried out on Thursday, had

produced the same result.

The player's entourage declined to comment.

Under the World Anti-Doping Code, Pogba is liable to a four-year suspension, which could be

halved if he proves that he was not at fault.

The ban could even be limited to a few months if the use of the substance took place "out of

competition and is not related to his level of performance".

Pogba's representatives said last month that the testosterone came from a food supplement

prescribed by a doctor he consulted in the United States.

Testosterone promotes muscle development.

Contacted by AFP, Nado was unable to confirm this information "due to a decision by the

Italian privacy authority".