Pogba’s World Cup winner’s medal stolen
Manchester United FC midfielder Paul Pogba said the World Cup winner’s medal he received after France won the cup in 2018 was among the items stolen during a recent burglary at his home.
The France international spoke last week of his family’s “worst nightmare” after his house was broken into while his children were asleep in their bedroom.
“There were jewels from my mother, my world champion medal,” Pogba said in remarks reported by L’Equipe.
“What scared me the most was that my two children were at home with the nanny during this incident,” he noted.
The incident occurred on March 15, while Pogba was playing in United’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford and his children were in the care of their nanny.
Pogba said his family was robbed of their “sense of safety and security.”
Pogba is now back preparing for their upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and South Africa with his national side.
He hopes the international break will refresh him following the burglary and rejuvenate his game after questions over his form at Old Trafford.
Pogba, who is out of contract in the summer, said, “This break gives me a real breath of fresh air. I want to have playing time to come back in top form at the club. Wearing this jersey, representing my country, is more than ever a source of pride.”
(dpa/NAN)
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