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Reports of France midfielder Paul Pogba hiring a witch doctor to injure his national teammate and Paris-Saint Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has lit a match in the footballing world. The source of this news is none other than Pogba's brother himself - Mathias Pogba.
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Following the news, new developments (as reported by L'Equipe (via GFFN)) indicate that Mbappe and his entourage are closely monitoring the situation. If some hardcore proof of Pogba hiring a witch doctor to injure Mbappe does arise, it could create a major rift in the national team.
Both players are key members of the France squad that is expected to defend their World Cup title later this year in Qatar. It could even lead to France manager Didier Deschamps having to choose between the two stars.
It is not the first time French football has been branded with unwanted controversy. Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema got involved in a controversial sex tape blackmail affair in 2015. Benzema was eventually found guilty last year and sentenced to a suspended prison term.
Pogba has already reportedly complained to the police about his brother and some friends blackmailing him for money. With the 2022 World Cup on the horizon, it remains to be seen how the situation pans out for France.
Pogba lodges blackmail complaint to police amidst witch doctor affair concerning PSG superstar Mbappe
Paul Pogba's brother Mathias took to the internet to release a video accusing the Juventus midfielder of allegedly cursing Mbappe with the aid of a witch doctor.
Paul went to the police in the aftermath to officially lodge a complaint against Mathias for blackmailing him. The former Manchester United midfielder reportedly claimed that Mathias was attempting to coerce him to pay €13m via blackmail.
Mathias has replied on social media, claiming that the story has been twisted by Paul Pogba. As per Get Football News France, the Juventus man is holding his stance over the fact that Mathias, along with other blackmailers, are attempting to descredit him.
