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Juventus' Paul Pogba positive for testosterone, risks 4-year ban

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Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba tested positive for testosterone, Italy's anti-doping agency announced Monday.

The test was carried out after Juventus' game at Udinese on Aug. 20. Pogba did not play in the Serie A match, but was on Juve's bench.

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Nado Italia, the anti-doping agency, said that Pogba was suspended provisionally with immediate effect. Pending a trial and testing of a backup "B" sample, he risks a suspension of up to four years.

It's another negative note for a player who has been bothered by injuries ever since rejoining Juventus from Manchester United a little more than a year ago.