Wild career of Paul Pogba: Mourinho drama, World Cup win & lots of scandals
Paul Pogba's chaotic career could be over, following the news that he has been hit with a four year ban for failing a drugs test last August.
Having made his professional debut in 2011, few players have been under the spotlight as much as the Frenchman.
His performances and antics on and off the pitch split opinion. He was capable of outrageous displays but also baffling lapses that infuriated fans and pundits alike.
Pogba often appeared to be a completely different player for France, playing a key role in the 2018 World Cup win, before months later being described as a 'virus' by then Man United manager Jose Mourinho.
The last couple of years in particular, have been extraordinary, with Pogba alleging blackmail plot involving his brother, witchcraft accusations and now the downfall that could kill his career for good. Here's a look back at the highs and lows of his rollercoaster ride on and off the pitch.
The swashbuckling young Frenchman claimed the prize given by sports journalists for the best young player in the world.
Playing a key role for Juventus in winning the Scudetto, winning the U20 World Cup with France and then receiving a call-up to the senior side, Pogba was well and truly on the road to success.
At the time he said: 'I'm flattered and proud to receive this prestigious trophy, 2013 really was a golden year for me, I just hope that 2014 is the same!
'One day I would like to win everything there is to win. Dreaming is not illegal. However, I'm a down-to-earth guy, and right now I want to win a third title in a row for Juventus.'
Pogba saw off competition from Memphis Depay and team-mate Raphael Varane to win the Best Young Player prize at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
His former Under-20s coach Pierre Mankowski
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