On March 16, Pogba was unexpectedly present in the stands, in the match where Los Angeles FC suffered their second consecutive defeat in Major League Soccer, losing 0-1 to Austin FC.
After serving an 18-month doping ban, Pogba is now looking for a new destination. The former French international watched former French captain Hugo Lloris play, Pogba came to hug and congratulate Lloris on the pitch after the match.
The former Juventus and Manchester United midfielder, who is about to turn 32, also met up with France team-mate Olivier Giroud, although the striker was unable to play in the match due to a foot injury.
Austin FC’s victory came from a header in the 12th minute by Brazilian Guilherme Biro after a corner kick. Although goalkeeper Lloris got a hand to the ball, he was still unable to save Los Angeles FC.
After an impressive start with two early wins, Los Angeles FC suddenly fell apart when they lost 2-5 to Seattle Sounders last week, before falling to Austin FC.
In recent months, Paul Pogba has likely followed in Messi’s footsteps as he has been training mostly alone in Miami, hoping to regain his fitness and find a new club.
After testing positive for doping in a match in Italy in August 2023, 91-time France midfielder Pogba was banned for four years. The ban was later reduced after Pogba successfully appealed.
Pogba explained that a dietary supplement prescribed by a doctor in the US was the cause of the positive test result. As a result, Pogba’s contract with Juventus was terminated in November 2024, meaning that any club wanting to recruit Pogba would not have to pay a transfer fee.
Before Pogba, Messi made his MLS debut in July 2023. In the opening match of the 2025 season with Inter Miami, Messi made history with an assist in the 5th minute of the match against New York City, helping the Argentine striker become the fastest player to have a hand in 40 goals in MLS.
