[47], On 3 July 2012, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson confirmed that Pogba had left the club after not signing a new contract. [111] In the derby at Etihad Stadium on 7 April, Pogba scored two goals in quick succession as Manchester United came back to defeat their rivals 3–2 after conceding two goals in the first half.

With Anthony Martial back in Les Bleus set-up, it's time to take a look at our other France internationals. [188] The goal was initially awarded to Pogba, but the following day FIFA re-awarded it as an own goal to Behich.

[152] Under Pogba's leadership, the team recorded impressive victories over Uruguay and Italy in the Tournoi du Val-de-Marne and defeated the Republic of Ireland by an aggregate score of 8–2 over the course of two matches. [163] In Elite Round qualification for the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, Pogba scored the fifth goal in the team's 6–0 rout of the Netherlands. [112] In the 2018 FA Cup Final against Chelsea, his side were defeated 1–0, with Pogba squandering a chance to equalise with a header in the penalty box. Marseille hospitals return to crisis bases as coronavirus spreads again in France | ... FDA: you can use chloroquine to treat COVID-19; EU regulators: not yet.

"[39] Pogba was promoted to the club's reserve team permanently for the 2011–12 season and made his first appearance of the season on 15 August 2011 in the team's opening Premier Reserve League match against Arsenal.

He spent seven seasons at the club before joining US Torcy, where he served as captain of the club's under-13 team. [40] On 25 August, in the team's second league match against Swansea City reserves, Pogba scored the second goal in a 6–0 rout.

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We’ll send official updates direct from the club. Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment in December, a revitalised Pogba netted nine goals in the Norwegian's first 12 games in charge and was voted December’s Player of the Month by fans.

[113], Due to the absence of team captain Antonio Valencia, Pogba took over temporary captaincy of the club in the opening games of the 2018–19 season.

So we have to give him the opportunity to see how he can do in the first-team and he's got great ability. [5] The fee paid for him remains the highest paid by an English club. [198] A large, quick, hard-working and physically strong player, he excels in the air and is also known for his stamina, as well as his powerful and accurate striking ability from distance; he has also drawn praise for his finesse, technique, flair and dribbling skills,[192][199][200][201] as well as his ability to hold up the ball. He spent seven seasons at the club before joining US Torcy, where he served as captain of the club's under-13 team.[15].

paulpogba.com. In January 2020, Pogba underwent surgery on his ankle putting him out of action for a further four to eight weeks. [174] In the round of 16, Pogba scored a 79th minute opening goal and was named man of the match by FIFA[175] as Les Bleus defeated Nigeria 2–0 in Brasília. You have entered an incorrect email address! [55] On 31 October, he started against Bologna and scored the game-winning goal in a 2–1 victory.