Paul Pogba has released a statement saying he was the victim of “blackmail attempts” after his brother recorded a video promising “major revelations” about the ex-Manchester United player.
Former Guinea international Mathias Pogba, 32, released videos in English, French, Italian and Spanish over the weekend in which he promised to make “major revelations about (his) brother Paul Pogba and his agent Rafaela Pimenta”.
A statement signed by Juventus striker Paul, 29, as well as his mother Yeo Moriba and Mr Pimenta said the videos were “unfortunately not a surprise”.
The statement added: “They are in addition to threats and blackmail attempts by an organized gang against Paul Pogba.”
“The relevant authorities in Italy and France were informed a month ago and there will be no further comments regarding the ongoing investigation.”
Mathias, who has played for numerous professional clubs including Wrexham, Crewe Alexandra and Partick Thistle, said in his weekend video people need to know if his brother “deserves his place in the France team and the honor of playing in the World Cup”. .
Paul will defend the World Cup he won with France in 2018 at the upcoming tournament in Qatar.
He returned to the Serie A giants on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester United expired earlier this summer.
He joined Old Trafford from Le Havre in 2009 as a 16-year-old before being allowed to leave United on a free transfer and join Juventus in 2012.
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