Mathias Pogba Sentenced for Extorting Brother Paul Pogba

Mathias Pogba, brother of former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, has been sentenced in a dramatic extortion case. The Paris court found him guilty and imposed a three-year term, with two years suspended, and a €20,000 fine. Instead of serving time behind bars, he will wear an electronic bracelet for one year. Alongside him, five other men received prison sentences ranging from four to eight years. The case centers on an attempt to extort €13 million from Paul Pogba, who revealed he was threatened by childhood friends. Paul mentioned this ordeal almost made him retire from football, highlighting the darker side of fame and wealth.

Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of the renowned footballer Paul Pogba, finds himself facing legal repercussions after an extortion plot that shook the football community. The Paris court sentenced him to three years, of which two years are suspended, and fined him €20,000. Instead of jail time, Mathias will serve a year under electronic surveillance. Additionally, five accomplices were also convicted, receiving sentences between four to eight years. Paul Pogba has expressed that he was coerced by former friends demanding an outrageous sum, an experience that forced him to rethink his football career. His brother's lawyer characterized the punishment as overly severe and has plans to appeal the decision.