Paul Pogba appears to have reconciled with his brother Mathias following a tumultuous extortion plot, as the AS Monaco star shared a heartwarming Instagram post. This comes after Mathias was sentenced for his role in attempting to extort the World Cup winner.
In a surprising twist, Paul Pogba has hinted at patching things up with his older brother, Mathias, following the highly publicized extortion plot that rocked the Pogba family. Mathias Pogba, who was sentenced to a three-year prison term (with two years suspended) for attempting to extort the ex-Manchester United and Juventus star, was at the center of a scandal that left Paul contemplating retirement from football.
But now, less than a year after the sentencing, things seem to have taken a turn for the better between the two brothers. Pogba shared an Instagram photo showing himself alongside Mathias and their other brother Florentin, all smiling together. The image, which was accompanied by the heartfelt message, “Love live my brothers,” has raised eyebrows among fans, many of whom are still processing the devastating plot Mathias had orchestrated against the midfielder.
This is a surprising development considering the gravity of Mathias’ actions, which almost destroyed his brother’s career. Paul Pogba was at the center of an extortion attempt, where he was held at gunpoint in 2022 and told to hand over £10.8 million ($14.5m). While Mathias avoided a lengthy jail sentence and instead received one year of electronic monitoring, the ordeal was a dark chapter for the Pogba family.
Despite the past, Paul’s conciliatory post signals that the two brothers have made strides towards healing their relationship. In the aftermath, Pogba will now turn his attention to his career with AS Monaco, where he is expected to make his debut after a tumultuous period in his life, which included overcoming a doping ban.
As the midfielder looks forward to his future on the pitch, it seems that, at least off it, the Pogba brothers may be trying to rebuild their bond.
