Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has broken his silence after his four-year doping ban was confirmed by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal. News confirmed earlier today that a decision had been taken to uphold the ban, but taking to Instagram, the Frenchman confirmed that he is going to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne:
“I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect.
“I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.
“When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.
“As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances and have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.
“As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.”
