Former Manchester United and Juventus star Paul Pogba made his Monaco debut on Saturday, playing his first minutes in more than two years.
The 32-year-old Pogba came into action in the 85th minute after a 4-1 defeat at Rennes in the French league.
Once a standout world champion for France, the midfielder saw his career derailed by injuries, off-field problems and a doping ban.
He cried when he signed with Monaco on a two-year deal in the off-season in an attempt to restart his career. He recently overcame a minor ankle injury and resumed training with Monaco during the international break.
A total of 811 days had passed since his last match, when he made his final appearance for Juventus on September 3, 2023.
Paris St. Germain defeated Le Havre 3-0 at home to climb back to the top of the standings ahead of next week’s Champions League match against Tottenham.
Lee Kang-in, Joao Neves and Bradley Barcola all scored for Luis Enrique’s side, who were two points ahead of Marseille and Lens.
Published on November 23, 2025
