Paul Pogba denies he made a rude gesture in France’s win over Albania – “I did my usual dance”.
Images have been circulating online of the Juventus midfielder seemingly making the “bras d’honneur” gesture at fans or journalists in last night’s match.
However, following his agent’s strong denial of that interpretation, the player himself has clarified.
Paul Pogba denies he made a rude gesture in France’s win over Albania – “I did my usual dance”.
Images have been circulating online of the Juventus midfielder seemingly making the “bras d’honneur” gesture at fans or journalists in last night’s match.
However, following his agent’s strong denial of that interpretation, the player himself has clarified.
“My joy which I showed with big gestures, as is my habit, after the liberation of the goal by Dmitri Payet has today caused controversy around my so-called ‘bras d’honneur’,” Pogba told RMC.
“I want to say sincerely, but very firmly, that whatever your interpretation of the image may be, I never intended to ‘demonstrate’ or seek revenge on anyone for anything.
“I was madly happy with the result, and I turned toward the stand where I knew my brothers and my mother were. I did my usual dance, arms and fists raised.
“Nothing more, nothing less.”