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Juventus star Paul Pogba says he has been target of extortion after brother threatens 'revelations'

The representatives of Paul Pogba have claimed that the Juventus midfielder has been subjected to attempted extortion by organised criminals, after the France star’s brother Mathias publicly threatened to make ‘big revelations’ about his sibling. Mathias Pogba posted a message in four languages – English, Italian, Spanish and French – on Instagram in which he announced «upcoming revelations about my brother» that will be «explosive». Ad The 32-year-old said he will also disclose information about Rafaela Pimenta, the agent and lawyer of former Manchester United player Paul, and PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe.

Tom Pidcock fourth after crash as Nino Schurter takes 10th title at UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Veteran Swiss rider Nino Schurter made his experience count in Les Gets, winning the men's cross-country title at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships thanks to a well-judged move on the final descent. The 36-year-old fended off the advances of Spain's David Valero Serrano for most of the final lap, before attacking in the last 500 metres and crossing the line with room to spare. A hard-fought race from Italy's Luca Braidot brought him home 29 seconds behind Schurter, delivering him a well-earned bronze medal.

Thriston Lawrence prevails in play-off to take European Masters

South Africa's Thriston Lawrence defeated England's Matt Wallace in a play-off to win the Omega European Masters and claim his second DP World Tour title of the season.

Remco Evenepoel shreds Primoz Roglic and GC rivals on Stage 9 as Louis Meintjes wins from breakaway at Vuelta

Any question marks over Remco Evenepoel’s ability to perform on steep double-digit gradients went out of the window on Sunday’s finale when the Belgian superstar rode clear of his rivals for the red jersey on the final climb to Les Praeres to strengthen his lead in La Vuelta going into the second rest day. Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) jettisoned his rivals one by one, with defending champion Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) and Spanish debutant Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) fading before the Belgian despatched Enric Mas (Movistar) on the 25% ramp to the finish.

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Juventus star Paul Pogba says he has been target of extortion after brother threatens 'revelations'

Tom Pidcock fourth after crash as Nino Schurter takes 10th title at UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Thriston Lawrence prevails in play-off to take European Masters

Remco Evenepoel shreds Primoz Roglic and GC rivals on Stage 9 as Louis Meintjes wins from breakaway at Vuelta

French police to investigate Paul Pogba's claims of extortion

Tottenham now 'in talks' over in-demand £32m star at Hotspur Way

Manchester United favourite Ander Herrera posts emotional message after PSG contract terminated

Paul Pogba's brother threatens to reveal 'explosive' information about him and Mbappe