French midfielder Paul Pogba says he is "not a cheater" less than two weeks after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced his doping ban from four years to 18 months. Pogba admitted he now wants to play again for Juventus in the near future and is eager to return to the pitch.

Midfielder wants to be in France’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but the decision will be up to coach Deschamps.

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is eager to return to football after having his doping ban reduced from four years to 18 months and said he dreams of playing at the 2026 World Cup with France.

Paul Pogba is adamant that he wishes to return from his reduced doping ban with Juventus even if it means accepting a pay cut, the French World Cup winner told

Paul Pogba (31) has seen his ban from football significantly reduced, from four years to 18 months. The reductions means that he is free to return to training in January and free to return to playing

Paul Pogba has firmly stated that he is not a cheater after receiving a reduced doping ban earlier this month, and he is now focused on making a return to the French national team when his suspension concludes in March.