Paul Pogba, the French midfielder known for his prowess on the football field, recently made a disrespectful comment about Tottenham Hotspur. This remark has stirred up controversy and is unlikely to be well-received by Spurs fans.
During an appearance on IShowSpeed’s popular Twitch channel, Pogba took a cheeky swipe at Tottenham Hotspur and their fans. A Tottenham supporter joined the live stream and boldly claimed that Spurs are superior to Manchester United, Pogba’s former team.
Pogba quickly defended his old club with a retort that hit a nerve among many Tottenham fans.
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, said:
“When Spurs win a trophy, then you can come back!”
The trophy drought of Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham's last major victory came in 2008 when they won the League Cup. Despite several promising campaigns since then, they've been unable to break this 16-year dry spell. As Pogba’s comment highlighted, this lack of silverware has often been used as ammunition for ridicule by rival teams.
The timing of Pogba’s comment has caused some irritation among supporters as it comes during an optimistic period for the club under coach Ange Postecoglou. With players like Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson leading from the front line, many believe this could finally be their year to end their long wait for another trophy.
Paul Pogba's uncertain future
While he takes jabs at other clubs, Paul Pogba himself faces an uncertain future due to his doping ban which will keep him off-pitch until March next year. Initially set at four years but later reduced to 18 months after he claimed that he had unknowingly consumed the banned substance.
Pogba has not played an official match since August 2023, following a positive test for elevated testosterone levels after a Serie A match against Udinese. This led to the Anti-Doping Prosecutor's Office imposing a four-year ban from football, casting doubt over his career prospects and raising concerns about a potentially premature end to his time on the pitch. Despite this setback, Pogba has been linked with a move to MLS. Clubs reportedly interested include Inter Miami, where stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets currently play.
While Pogba's comment may have stirred up controversy among Tottenham Hotspur fans and sports enthusiasts alike, it also highlights the competitive spirit that fuels these athletes. As both Tottenham Hotspur and Paul Pogba navigate their respective challenges in the coming months, fans will be eagerly watching to see how they fare.
