Paul Pogba Opens Up: “People Started Avoiding Me When the Fame Faded”

Paul Pogba is no stranger to fame—from World Cup victories to Manchester United headlines, he’s lived the dream. But in a recent interview, the French midfielder peeled back the glitz and revealed a harsh truth: when the fame faded, so did the people.

Speaking openly about the emotional toll of his doping scandal, Pogba said:

“Paul Pogba, the famous guy, is no more. People were avoiding me. My friends weren’t calling like they used to.”

The midfielder, who faced an 18-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, confessed that what hurt most wasn’t just the ban it was the silence that followed.

He shared how fashion shows stopped inviting him. Big events stopped mentioning his name. The calls and texts that once poured in? They vanished. “It’s in those moments you realize who’s real and who’s just around for the good times,” he added.

Pogba maintains that the banned substance was taken unintentionally through medication prescribed by a doctor. But public opinion was brutal. Rumors swirled. Headlines judged. And while the world speculated, Pogba was left alone in the shadows.

Still, the experience gave him clarity. It taught him to value genuine connections and let go of the noise that comes with being in the spotlight. “Sometimes, losing everything shows you everything,” he hinted.