Paul Pogba's highly anticipated return to football following his doping ban has been postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances."

French midfielder Paul Pogba's anticipated return to football following his doping suspension has been postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances." The former Manchester United star was initially handed a four-year ban after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels following Juventus' opening game of the 2023-24 season. However, Pogba successfully appealed, and the ban was reduced to 18 months, allowing him to return in March 2025.

Following the termination of his Juventus contract, the 31-year-old planned to restart his career, with his first appearance set for the King's Cup exhibition match in Dubai. The event, featuring football legends like John Terry and Paul Scholes, was scheduled for next week but has now been canceled and postponed until February 2025. Organizers cited "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the delay and assured ticket holders of refunds.

In a statement, they announced: “Dear Football Fans, the King’s Cup Dubai has been rescheduled to February 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances. For refunds, please visit the Platinum List website and follow the instructions for your ticket. We will announce the new dates soon. Thank you for your understanding and support.”