The Unraveling of a World Champion
The football world collectively held its breath as Paul Pogba prepared for his highly anticipated comeback with Monaco. This was meant to be his redemption arc, a powerful statement after an 18-month doping ban sidelined him from the game he loves. Instead, the reality has been stark and painful to witness.
His 2025-26 campaign saw him feature just 6 times for the Ligue 1 outfit, failing to find the back of the net. For a player who once commanded transfer fees in excess of £89 million, this paltry return is a devastating blow to his legacy and his hopes of reclaiming his former glory at Stade Louis II.
Riise's Stark Reality Check
No one has felt the weight of Pogba's decline more acutely than former Monaco and Liverpool legend, John Arne Riise. Speaking exclusively, Riise couldn't hide his disappointment, offering a raw and honest assessment of the midfielder's current predicament.
A Fading Spark?
Riise recalled the Pogba of old, a player who played with an infectious joy, a wide smile, and an effortless swagger that defined his peak.
