🎥 Paul Pogba makes his long-awaited Ligue 1 debut

Football fans in France had been waiting for this moment. Long hoped for, often postponed, Paul Pogba’s return to competition finally became reality this Saturday.

In the 85th minute of the Rennes vs. Monaco match (Matchday 13 of Ligue 1), “La Pioche” came onto the field to play his very first minutes in the French top flight.

His last appearance in an official match dated back to September 3, 2023. An eternity for a fuoriclasse who leaves no one indifferent. When he came on, he was applauded by the Rennes supporters. A tribute to the world champion!

Pogba knows it: every touch of the ball at Roazhon Park will be watched, commented on, and analyzed.

– Saturday, 22 November 2025

For the 2018 World Cup champion, it’s also the beginning of a long road toward an unspoken but very real goal: to return to Les Bleus and give himself a chance to play in the 2026 World Cup.

– Saturday, 22 November 2025

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