Juventus star Paul Pogbahas been embroiled in an extraordinary saga of allegations of extortion and other threats, following a strange video posted on social media by her older brother, Matias.
Reports from the AFP news agency, among others, state that the French police have launched an investigationafter the World Cup-winning midfielder claimed he had been the subject of a blackmail attempt by a “organized gang”.
Pogba’s teammate in the French team, Kylian Mbappé, has also been dragged into the story, after being mentioned by Mathias in the video. The elder Pogba promised to do so “big revelations” for his brother, except disclosure “very important things” which concerns the PSG superstar.
Next, The SportingNews breaks down what we know so far for an extraordinary narrative that is truly hard to believe.
Who is trying to blackmail Paul Pogba?
Pogba’s older brother, Matias, published on networks in English, French, Spanish and Italian its version: that the organizer of the Juve match put a curse on Bape through a magician.
Matthias also claims that wanted Pogba “I really wanted to shut down completely to lie and be sent to prison”.
After the video was posted on Saturday night, Pogba issued a statement – also signed by his agent Rafael Pimenta, his mother and his lawyers – in which he stated that the publication of Matias’ videos “Unfortunately they are no surprise.”
“They fit in threats and blackmail attempts by an organized gang against Paul Pogba”read the statement.
“The relevant authorities in Italy and France were informed a month ago and there will be no further comment on the ongoing investigation.”
AFP and other sources in France reported the confirmation on August 29 official police investigation.
Was Paul Pogba kidnapped?
According to a report by France Info, Pogba told investigators that he was threatened by childhood friends and by two hooded men armed with rifles.
The report also claims that Pogba was dragged by the gang to a Paris apartment in March and threatened.
Pogba claims the gang is demanding $13 million from him for “services rendered” over the years, which they say include armed protection.
Paul Pogba “cursed” Kylian Mbappé through a magician?
According to Matias, Pogba asked a magician from his family to cast a spell on his partner of the French National Team and PSG star Kylian Mbappé.
Matias wrote on Twitter: “Kilian, do you understand now? I have nothing negative against you, my words are for your good, everything is true and proven. The marabou is known! I feel sorry for this brother, the so-called Muslim who practices witchcraft, never Is good to have a hypocrite and a traitor around.’
Mathias has not revealed any evidence or motivation for Pogba’s alleged magic.
Who is Matias Pogba, Paul’s brother?
Mathias Pogba is the older brother of Paul, 32, and is the twin of Pogba’s other brother, Florentin.
Mathias is a Guinean international, having played five times for the African country of his birth between 2013 and 2017.
He has played for various clubs in Europe such as Wrexham, Partick Thistle, Sparta Rotterdam and Racing de Murcia.
What did Matias Pogba say about his brother Paul?
After all this, during Sunday August 28 and during a very thread on twitter Matias expressed his version of events: “What I expected happened: my little brother showed his true face he was the one who started lying to the police And whoever got the information, you can’t blame me”.
“It’s not about the money: you got me involved in spite of myself, I almost died because of youyou left me in the hole and you want to play it innocent, when all is said and done the world will see there is no one more cowardly, more treacherous and more hypocrite than you on this earth”.
How is Paul’s relationship with Matias Pogba?
Paul and Mathias Pogba have always been very close throughout their football careers. The duo were pictured celebrating France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, in which the younger brother played.
The two brothers also attended a charity event together in March, shortly before the alleged kidnapping attempt.
