Allegedly, former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is set to make an appearance in an upcoming French film scheduled for release in April 2025. The French World Cup champion is currently serving a four-year suspension from sports due to a failed drugs test during Juventus’ opening game against Udinese in February, where he tested positive for DHEA. Pogba has vehemently denied any intentional violation of anti-doping standards and has expressed his intent to challenge the ruling.
Despite his suspension, Pogba has remained active and recently participated in filming activities in Paris, as reported by French source Le Parisien. According to the report, Pogba was spotted on Thursday afternoon filming for the movie ‘4 Zeros,’ which is a sequel to the successful French film ‘3 Zeroes’ released in 2002.
In his role, Pogba is said to portray a young football coach for a team, showcasing his versatility beyond the football pitch. Witnesses from the set described him as being relaxed, cheerful, and comfortable in front of the camera, surprising everyone with his natural performance and ease in the role.
The filming took place at the Parc Stadium in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the outskirts of Paris, and involved multiple takes to capture the scenes effectively. ‘4 Zeros’ is said to follow the journey of an ambitious player from the Comoros who aspires to become a PSG star, while a scout searches for the next talent akin to Kylian Mbappe.
Pogba’s involvement in this film project comes amidst a challenging period in his football career. Since departing from Manchester United in 2022, Pogba has faced setbacks during his second stint at Juventus, largely due to injuries and the recent doping controversy. He played limited minutes in his first season back at Juventus due to injury and was sidelined again after only 52 minutes on the field in the current season following the positive DHEA tests.
The substance DHEA, found in Pogba’s system, is known to naturally elevate testosterone levels, although Pogba has maintained his innocence and requested a retest of his B-sample, which also returned positive results in October. These developments have led to discussions within Juventus about potentially terminating his contract.
Pogba’s involvement in the film industry during this period reflects his diversified interests and talents beyond football, showcasing a different aspect of his personality to fans and audiences. Despite the challenges he faces in his athletic career, Pogba continues to explore opportunities and stay engaged in various endeavors.