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Paul Pogba set to miss World Cup

Oct 31, 2022 18:46 By Dave Hooper
Paul Pogba set to miss World Cup
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Paul Pogba set to miss World Cup

France are set to be without Paul Pogba for the World Cup through injury.

Reports suggest the French midfielder strained a muscle during Juventus training. The 29-year-old hasn't played a single game since joining Juventus from Manchester United in July.

Didier Deschamps France will also be without N'Golo Kanté who is suffering from a hamstring issue. The reigning champions take on Australia in their first group D game in Qatar on November 22nd.

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Meanwhile, the Ukraine's FA is asking FIFA to ban Iran from the tournament.

It believes Iran is supplying weapons to Russia; which has invaded Ukraine and is also breaking FIFA statutes regarding human rights in its own nation.

Iran's first match at the World Cup is against England in group B on November 21.

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