"The suspension is now 18 months, starting Sept. 11, 2023," CAS director general Matthieu Reeb told Reuters, indicating a significant reduction from the initial four-year ban based on the athlete's evidence.
"Four-year bans are standard under the World Anti-Doping Code but can be reduced in cases where an athlete can prove their doping was not intentional." This highlights the criteria for reducing bans.
Pogba has not played since August 2023 after he tested positive for testosterone, leading to a suspension that has now allowed him to aim for a return by March 2025.
Pogba's career has been marred by injuries; he missed the 2022 World Cup due to a knee injury, yet he was pivotal in France's 2018 World Cup victory.
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