Juventus star Paul Pogba was handed a four-year ban on Thursday after testing positive for testosterone. The Frenchman said he was shocked by the decision and wanted to appeal it to CAS.

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Paul Pogba shocked by suspension – He will appeal to CAS

The France international made his first reaction since the ban he received on Thursday, which could end his career at the top level.

The “Juventus” midfielder claims that the decision is wrong and that he never knowingly used banned substances.

“Today I was informed about the decision of the National Anti-Doping Tribunal, and I consider the verdict wrong.

I am saddened, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional gaming career has been taken away from me.

When I have the legal right, the whole story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or intentionally taken supplements that violate anti-doping rules.

As a professional athlete, I have never done anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances, and I have never cheated in a competition.

As a result of today’s decision, I am appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport,” Pogba said on social media.

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