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Pogba's Ligue 1 Return: Joins Elite World Cup Winners Club
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Paul Pogba returned to football action after over two years absence.
- He joins a select group of French World Cup winners playing in Ligue 1.
- Pogba is the 17th member of France's 2018 squad to play in the league.
Paul Pogba has officially returned to professional football action after an absence of over two years. His comeback occurred on Saturday night during a Ligue 1 match.
This return makes Pogba a member of a very exclusive group within French football. He is now the third player from France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad to play in Ligue 1 after achieving global victory, following in the footsteps of Steven Nzonzi and Lucas Hernandez.
Furthermore, Pogba's participation means he is now the 17th player from that triumphant 2018 French team to feature in Ligue 1. Notably, Antoine Griezmann remains the only French World Cup champion from that year who has not played in the domestic league.
