Paul Pogba not allowed to attend France vs Argentina 2022 World Cup finals

Paul Pogba may not be present in person in Qatar with his team. According to reports, he has been banned from flying to the match.

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France midfielder Paul Pogba will not attend the World Cup Final in Qatar. He has reportedly been banned from flying over and attending the match in person.

Paul Pogba won't be with his international colleagues ahead of the big match.

• This year will be the second time France is in the finals with Argentina.

Paul Pogba has already missed out on the entire tournament due to an injury. After his return to Turin, he sustained an injury and had to undergo surgery. The medical procedure was so he could play at the World Cup, but the recovery took longer than expected.


• Although reportedly, some plans are in motion for him to attend the match at the Lusail Stadium.

French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly keen on bringing Paul Pogba to Qatar. According to the reports, he wants the side's injured absentees to be there when the country lifts their second back-to-back title.

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However, this might raise some concerns with his current club, which wants him to avoid getting into such a long flight while recovering.

Paul's recovery is going at a much slower pace than expected. Even though the midfielder has expressed his wishes to attend the match, Club Juventus is unwilling to risk anything.

Despite not being there in person, Paul has been enthusiastic and shows his support for the France team. He said he's with them, and all his strength is with his band, his guys.

FAQs:

  1. What happened to Paul Pogba?
    Paul Pogba had to undergo surgery due to a knee injury in September.
  2. What club does Pogba play for?
    After leaving Man United, Paul Pogba joined Juventus on a free transfer.
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