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BREAKING: Ex-Man Utd star set to face FOUR-YEAR BAN after testing positive for doping

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BREAKING: Ex-Man Utd star set to face FOUR-YEAR BAN after testing positive for doping

Paul Pogba has reportedly tested positive for doping after traces of testosterone were found in testing following Juventus’ win over Udinese on the opening day of the season on August 20th.

The 30-year-old has struggled with injuries since re-joining Juventus last summer on a free transfer from Manchester United and did not feature in the 3-0 win despite being randomly tested.

Pogba was brought on as a substitute in Juve’s next two games before suffering a back injury according to manager Max Allegri and reports in Italy have now revealed the results of the tests, with official statements from the player and club set to be announced.

The Frenchman now has three days to produce a counter-analysis of the result, with a second sample set to be checked before Pogba can be declared to have failed the test.

Should the results be confirmed, Pogba will face a hearing with the national anti-doping tribunal in Italy, unless he admits to taking the banned substance, with Metro reporting that he has been ‘provisionally suspended’.

Pogba risks a ban of up to four years, with testosterone being a substance that cannot be taken with a therapeutic exemption despite often being used to treat injuries outside of football.

Pogba hit with another setback to stuttering career

The controversy would be the latest setback for Pogba, who made just six Serie A appearances last season due to his fitness issues, which also saw him miss the 2022 World Cup.

The ex-United star had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia during the summer and spoke out in the last few days of how he had contemplated giving up football during his recent ordeals.

Pogba also faced personal issues with his family being linked with extortion plots against him and led to a kidnapping attempt in March last year.

There are still three years remaining on Pogba’s contract at Juve, where he is one of the club’s highest earners, and all eyes will be on further developments in order to determine the future of the World Cup winner.

 

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Manchester United star Antony mesmerizes in an electrifying partnership with GQ for an enchanting ‘Ghost Light’ photoshoot, setting the stage ablaze with style and intrigue.”

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Manchester United star Antony mesmerizes in an electrifying partnership with GQ for an enchanting ‘Ghost Light’ photoshoot, setting the stage ablaze with style and intrigue.

Man United star Antony recently teamed up with renowned fashion magazine GQ for a captivating photoshoot. Titled “Ghost Light,” the collaboration showcases Martial’s innate sense of style and cool demeanor.

The Brazil winger effortlessly embodies the essence of a modern fashion icon, posing confidently in a variety of sleek and edgy ensembles under mysterious lights.

Antony’s partnership with GQ highlights his versatility not only as a footballer but also as a style influencer.

With his magnetic presence and natural charm, Antony continues to captivate both on and off the field, solidifying his position as a true trendsetter in the world of sports and fashion.

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Inside Kobbie Mainoo’s muscle transformation that Man Utd coaches believed he can reach the top

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‘TRANSFORMER’: Inside Kobbie Mainoo’s muscle transformation that Man Utd coaches believed he can reach the top

MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Kobbie Mainoo has undergone a dramatic body transformation in recent years.

The 18-year-old academy product has been slowly phased into the first-team by manager Erik ten Hag this season.

Mainoo – pictured here playing for the U18s in 2021 – was once a small and ‘wiry’ player according to a former coach

Mainoo has shown composure and skill well beyond his years, so much so that segments of the Old Trafford faithful have called on Ten Hag to regularly start him.

One United fan claimed “he’s going straight to the top” after seeing him turn in a solid display.

 

The teenager hasn’t looked out of place and already looks capable of handling the physical demands of his position.

His strength is the result of gruelling workouts and a nutritious diet, which have well and truly done away with his once “wiry” frame.

Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United during the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. 

Mainoo’s transformation over the years has stunned many, including Cheadle and FC Gately’s academy chief Steve Vare – who has known him since the tender age of five.

He told the Manchester Evening News: “I went to the Youth Cup final. He’s almost unrecognisable.

“As he’s a big lad now and he was only tiny when he was at Cheadle and Gatley.

“My description of him at the time was wiry, he was really strong and very quick off the mark

“He was one of those that pushed the ball past a player and he would be electric, in terms of how he could spring forward.

“He’s a tall lad now and I thought he had a really great game against Nottingham Forest in the Youth Cup final.

“I sometimes wind my kids up by saying I coached him and they say ‘only for a short space of time’.

“Cheadle and Gatley obviously only played a small part in his development and as with anything in grassroots, it’s just a foundation for the youngsters.

“But everyone at Cheadle and Gatley are absolutely delighted for him and it’s great to see him doing so well.”

In their 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Everton last weekend, Mainoo gave his best performance while wearing a United shirt.

Paul Scholes, a Red Devils great, is also persuaded by his recent performances that he deserves a longer stint with the team.

Speaking after United’s 3-3 draw with Galatasaray, he said: “I think Mainoo needs a run in the team.

“And from what we saw at Everton on Sunday, I think now it’s time to give him a chance.

“This back four, they need protecting. No one senses danger as much as this young lad.

“On Sunday, in a hostile atmosphere, he looked the real deal. I don’t see anyone else being able to protect the back four like he can do.”

Mainoo and his United team-mate’s will be back in action on Saturday night, travelling to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle.

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Inside the luxurious mansion of Liverpool No. 1 goalkeeper Allison Becker and his lovely family – the mega mansion has with pool, cinema room and triple garage for the supercars

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Inside the luxurious mansion of Liverpool No. 1 goalkeeper Allison Becker and his lovely family – the mega mansion has with pool, cinema room and triple garage for the supercars

Alisson Becker

Alisson Becker

We discovered three of the coziest pads suitable for Alisson and his small family, since Liverpool’s newest addition is rumored to be searching for an opulent Merseyside house.

It is highly likely that the Brazilian goalkeeper, who recently signed a £67 million contract with Liverpool, will be evaluating residences nearby.

Undoubtedly, Alisson and his young family—which includes his 25-year-old wife Natalia Loewe and infant Helena—will be searching for a home.

With Alisson, 25, expected to earn a handsome salary each week, any of these opulent residences would be within easy reach for Liverpool’s newest goalkeeper.

Situated on a posh street in Merseyside, this contemporary Formby property has an eye-watering £2.4 million price tag.

Pictures taken inside the expansive five-bedroom home, which is listed with Karen Parks estate agents, show that it is a far-from-humble residence suited for footballing royalty.

Comfortable pads line Shireburn Road, which is tucked away down a quiet private street and looks out over Formby Golf Club.

This magnificent 5,600-square-foot property, which sits on a half-acre of private grounds, has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a hot tub.

The contemporary home has all the newest technology, including a Sonos music system, CCTV, and remote-controlled heating.

The apartment contains state-of-the-art appliances such as a wifi oven and a remote-controlled fireplace. The master bedroom features LED mood lighting.

In addition to having planning approval to construct a luxurious indoor recreation complex featuring a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and gym, the property also has a home theater and surround sound system.

Located near “Millionaire’s Row,” one of Liverpool’s most affluent postcodes, this five-bedroom home is unquestionably WAG-worthy.

Colette Gunter is selling the expansive family house, which features a luxurious layout and contemporary interiors ideal for a young family.

The home features a big entrance hall with a gorgeous tier chandelier, as well as a wine store and movie theater.

If Alisson and his family decide to move to Formby, this beachfront house would be the ideal place for them to call home.

The property, which is concealed behind two guarded entrances, might be the ideal retreat for the new Liverpool player.

Although it is the most reasonably priced of the three dream homes at less than a million pounds, most prospective homeowners will still be unable to afford it.

Brazilian players at Liverpool FC, including Lucas Leiva, Fábio Aurélio, and Philippe Coutinho, have always had a soft spot for Woolton.

This opulent home might be the ideal option if Alisson and his family decide to settle down in the quiet South Liverpool neighborhood.

This five-bedroom home, which is listed with Jones and Chapman, has a movie room and a “swim spa” in the backyard.

With a private gym available for Alisson to use if he needs to fit in any additional training sessions, this luxurious L25 pad boasts a contemporary kitchen that opens up to the back of the house.

 

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