Footballer, Paul Pogba blackmail trial set to open in Paris

Footballer, Paul Pogba blackmail trial set to open in Paris

Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba go on trial Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint

The case at the Paris criminal court has shocked the French football world — all the more so because the alleged perpetrators include three childhood friends and Pogba’s own brother Mathias.

Tuesday’s trial comes on top of professional woes for Pogba, whose career has struggled since France’s spectacular 2018 World Cup win when he scored against Croatia in the Moscow final.

He suffered through repeated injuries that led to his 2022 departure from Manchester United, returning to Juventus where he remained in and out of treatment.

The Turin club this month cancelled his contract following his suspension until March 2025 for doping.

The six defendants in Paris are accused of attempting to squeeze 13 million euros ($13.5 million) out of Pogba.

Mathias was the one to go public in the case, publishing a video on social media in August 2022 promising revelations about his younger brother that were “likely to be explosive”.

In a subsequent clip, Mathias accused Paul Pogba of casting an evil spell on his France teammate Kylian Mbappe.

Paul Pogba’s lawyers and his agent Rafaela Pimenta said in a statement later the videos “came on top of threats and attempts at extortion”.

He had already filed criminal complaints in Italy and France in July that year.

Idowu Babalola Photo
Idowu Babalola

Socially Not Social. IG & Twitter - @Idbragga

All author posts
Related Posts
“I’m the least person you should mess up with” – CDQ clarifies Seyi Tinubu
“I’m the least person you should mess up ...

“I’m the least person you should mess up with.” – Nigerian rapper #CDQ clarifies the son of Nigerian ace...

Court Reportedly Orders Monalisa Chinda’s Arrest
Court Reportedly Orders Monalisa Chinda’s A...

A High Court in Lagos, has reportedly ordered that actress Monalisa Chinda, should be arrested for failing to pay...

Music not a get-rich-quick scheme – Pheelz
Music not a get-rich-quick scheme – Pheelz

Singer and producer Pheelz has challenged the widespread notion that music is a means to quick wealth Pheelz on his X...

Write A Comments