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Paul Pogba's Career In Jeopardy As 'Shocked' Star Handed Four-Year Doping Ban

France star Paul Pogba said he was "shocked and heartbroken" after being given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal following a positive test for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday. A spokesman for the club told AFP it had been notified of the decision against the 30-year-old World Cup winner, who had been provisionally suspended in September. "We received notification from the tribunal this morning," the spokesman said. Italy's anti-doping body did not immediately respond when contacted by AFP.

AC Milan Owners Reveal Plan For 70,000-Capacity New Stadium

AC Milan's owners said on Thursday they will build a 70,000-capacity new stadium for the seven-time European champions that will serve as a multi-purpose venue. Milan and local rivals Inter, who both play at the historic San Siro, which is owned by the local authority, have been exploring options to build their own separate stadiums on the outskirts of the city. Last week the Milan city authorities said they still wanted to work with both clubs on a possible revamp of the San Siro.

Lionel Messi And Inter Miami Face Florida Major League Soccer Derby Test

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face an early season derby test when they host Florida rivals Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi's stoppage time equalizer in Sunday's 1-1 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy ensured that Miami remain unbeaten after opening their campaign with a 2-0 win at home to Real Salt Lake. Despite the results, Miami failed to impress with their veteran-laden squad struggling for large stretches of the game in LA. Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez looks well short of match fitness while Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, has also been less than his best.

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Peter Canavan: There'll be a sting in the Monaghan tail yet

RTÉ GAA analyst Peter Canavan has warned against writing off Division 1's great survivors Monaghan as the Farney County prepare for the crux of their league campaign.