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Pogba: I considered retiring before doping reprieve

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Paul Pogba reveals he considered retirement after initially being handed a four-year ban for doping.

The France midfielder tested positive for DHEA in August 2023 after Juventus ' opening match of the 2023-24 season against Udinese .

Pogba, 31 , saw his ban reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS ) on appeal earlier this month .

The 31-year-old says he has to be "more careful" after taking a supplement containing a prohibited substance.

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