Pogba on His Fiery Fallout with Mourinho: Injuries, Vice-Captaincy & ‘Virus’ Remark
French midfielder Paul Pogba has opened up about the tense relationship with Jose Mourinho during their Modern United reunion. He revealed on a recent podcast that persistent injuries and constant media questions strained their bond from the start. Pogba says the issues began when Mourinho publicly questioned his rehab choices in Miami and even shared personal photos with Pogba’s agent. That breakdown led to the manager stripping him of the vice-captaincy and labelling him a “virus.” He also reflected on the stark changes in club culture between his first spell as a youngster and his return in 2016. Pogba admits he once told Patrice Evra he doubted he would complete his contract amid the shifting atmosphere. After leaving United in 2022, Pogba returned to Juventus before serving an 18-month ban for a doping violation. He signed a two-year deal with Monaco in late 2024.
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