Footballer Paul Pogba's claims of extortion and threats are being investigated by French police
By Matt Foster and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN
Rafaela Pimenta Sport News
French police open investigation into Pogba claims of extortion
ROME: French police have opened an investigation into claims by World Cup winner Paul Pogba that he is the victim of a multi-million euro blackmail plot by gangsters involving his brother, a source close to the case told AFP on Sunday (Aug 28).
Paul Pogba says he is victim of extortion attempts, threats from organised gang
Pogba, who rejoined Italian Serie A club Juventus in July following his departure from English Premier League Manchester United, released a statement on Sunday after his brother Mathias Pogba posted a video online. Mathias Pogba spoke in French, Spanish, English and Italian in the video and promised to make "great revelations" about his younger brother and the 2018 World Cup-winner's agent Rafaela Pimenta. "The competent bodies in Italy and France were informed a month ago and there will be no further comments in relation to the ongoing investigation," Paul Pogba said in a statement that was signed by his lawyers, his mother Yeo Moriba and his agent.
Pogba says he is victim of extortion attempts, threats from organised gang
France midfielder Paul Pogba has said he is the victim of extortion attempts and threats from an organised gang and that authorities in Italy and France are investigating the matter.
Paul Pogba releases statement after brother’s alleged 'extortion' video
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has released a statement referring to “extortion” after his brother recorded a video promising “great revelations” about the French World Cup winner.
Paul Pogba releases statement after brother’s alleged extortion video
Paul Pogba has released a statement referring to “extortion” after his brother recorded a video promising “great revelations” about the Juventus player.
French police open investigation into Pogba claims of extortion
French police have opened an investigation into claims by World Cup winner Paul Pogba that he is the victim of a multi-million euro blackmail plot by gangsters involving his brother, a source close to the case told AFP on Sunday.
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