Paul Pogba first game after ban confirmed as ex-Manchester United hero joins him

Paul Pogba is set to make his long-awaited return to football at the end of this month. The former Manchester United midfielder will take part in a friendly match at the King's Cup on November 30 in Dubai.

The game - expected to take place at the Al Maktoum Stadium - will feature several retired stars including John Terry, David Silva, Michael Owen, Franck Ribery, Clarence Seedorf and Edgar Davids. Pogba will be part of a team known as Hedge & Sachs Royals XI, marking an important step in his rehabilitation and return to action.

However, it's said that Pogba won't be able to play more than 15 minutes in each half. The same rule applies for Roberto Carlos, who's playing for King's XI, with both players wearing an exclusive 'King's Guard' shirt. The 'King's Guard' role adds an extra player to the pitch, meaning there could be 24 players on the field at the same time - if Pogba and Carlos are both used together.

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The 'King's Guard' players are also exempt from yellow and red cards, and can't be flagged offside. Furthermore, if the match finishes as a draw, a penalty shootout including every single player will decide the result.

As well as those former footballers which have been mentioned, former United midfielder Scholes is another that will be involved. Confirming that on The Overlap's Stick to Football podcast, Scholes said: "I'm away, I am playing a game in Dubai for charity. David Silva, Michael Owen, I think Pogba might be there. [Marouane] Fellaini..."

Pogba's comeback has sparked notable excitement with the Frenchman having not played a