By Emeka Blast 
Paul Pogba Reveals Cristiano Ronaldo Was a Life-Ring During His Toughest Days
đ When Everything Fell Apart
Paul Pogba endured a deeply painful period during his 18-month FIFA suspension for a doping violation. In an emotional revelation, Pogba shared how the fallout affected him beyond the pitch:
He said the ban âfelt like my whole world collapsed,â with friends disappearing and even his wife walking away. Daily life became a struggle, leaving him âcompletely broken and on the edge of giving up on life.â
âď¸ A Call From CR7 Changed Everything
In his darkest moment, Pogba received a surprising call on WhatsAppâfrom Cristiano Ronaldo. The gesture was more than symbolic:
Emotional support: Ronaldo sent âpowerful wordsâ that lifted Pogbaâs spirit.
Financial help: âThe huge amount of money he sentâ also helped Pogba sustain himself during hardship.
Ronaldo reportedly told him:
âPogba, I know you’re a good man. Take heart. Everything will be okayâitâs just a matter of time.â
âWords Pogba says âstayed in my heart.â
đ What This Means
Ronaldoâs empathy shattered the isolation Pogba feltâhe realized âthere are still people who genuinely care.â
The financial support gave him practical breathing room.
These actions helped revive Pogbaâs hope, fueling his return to footballâincluding signing with AS Monaco to restart his career post-ban.
đ Pogbaâs Comeback Journey
Since his ban was reduced (from four years to 18 months), Pogba has:
- Expressed gratitude to family and backers like Adidas for emotional and logistical support.
- Terminated his Juventus contract in NovâŻ2024 and joined AS Monaco in JuneâŻ2025.
- Spoken openly about the mental toll of the ban and his resolve to rebuild.
đ Whatâs Ahead
On the pitch: Pogba is expected back in competitive football by MarchâŻ2025.
Off the pitch: Heâs likely to dedicate himself to a brighter, more stable future, with renewed recognition of the importance of genuine supportâexemplified by Ronaldoâs gesture.
Ronaldoâs unexpected lifeline was a pivotal moment in Pogbaâs storyâshowing the power of solidarity among elite athletes, even in their most vulnerable hours.
