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Paul Pogba’s Elder Brother, Mathias, Sentenced to Three Years for Extortion Scheme

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Paul Pogba, the celebrated French footballer known for his roles at Manchester United and Juventus, found himself at the center of a distressing family saga that led to the arrest and conviction of his elder brother, Mathias Pogba. This complex story of familial betrayal and criminal activity unfolded over several months, culminating in Mathias Pogba being sentenced to three years in prison, with two years of that sentence suspended, for his part in an extortion plot against his brother.

The ordeal began when Paul Pogba reported being held at gunpoint by masked men, including Mathias, in a Paris apartment. This harrowing experience was part of an attempt to extort €13 million (£11.2m) from Paul for alleged “protection services” and past favors. The demands were not isolated incidents but part of a pattern of intimidation stretching back to March 2022, where Paul was coerced into paying €100,000 (£86,800) to “save time,” though the demands continued.

Mathias Pogba’s involvement escalated when he publicly threatened to reveal “great revelations” about Paul, including bizarre claims of witchcraft aimed at teammate Kylian Mbappé. These allegations were part of a broader scheme where Mathias, alongside five other individuals, was accused of extortion, kidnapping, and criminal association.

The legal proceedings were marked by Mathias’ defense claiming he was manipulated and coerced, a narrative he maintained throughout the trial. Despite this, the court found him guilty of the charges, sentencing him to a term that included house arrest with electronic monitoring rather than immediate incarceration, alongside a €20,000 fine.

This case not only highlighted the dark side of fame and wealth but also the personal toll it took on Paul Pogba, who contemplated retirement from football due to the stress of the situation. The affair has been a significant blot on the Pogba family’s image, revealing fractures that go beyond the football pitch into the realm of personal betrayal and criminality.

Paul Pogba’s legal actions against his brother and the subsequent judicial outcomes have been widely discussed in media and social platforms, with many expressing sympathy for Paul while others debated the complexities of family dynamics under the spotlight of fame and fortune. This saga has left an indelible mark on Paul Pogba’s career, intertwining his professional life with a personal narrative of betrayal and justice.

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