Rome – A source close to the issue told AFP on Sunday that French police had begun an inquiry into Paul Pogba’s accusations that he is the target of a multimillion-euro blackmail plot by gangsters involving his brother.
Pogba’s accusations were made after his brother Mathias posted a weird web video in four languages (French, Italian, English, and Spanish) promising “major disclosures” regarding the Juventus star.
According to a statement signed by his attorneys, his mother Yeo Moriba, and his current agent Rafaela Pimenta, the videos published on Saturday night “come as no surprise.”
“They are in addition to threats and extortion attempts made on Paul Pogba by an organized gang,” stated the statement.
“The competent authorities in France and Italy were notified a month ago, and there will be no further comment on the ongoing inquiry.”
Paul Pogba has made a statement through his attorneys claiming that an organized gang has targeted him for extortion and threats.
Pogba’s brother Mathias had previously tweeted on social media that he possessed “explosive” information and would disclose “big disclosures” regarding Pogba’s photo.
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Mathias Pogba, 32, promised “big disclosures regarding (his) brother Paul Pogba and his agent Rafaela Pimenta,” who succeeded veteran agent Mino Raiola, who passed away in April, as head of the agency.
He stated that “the entire globe, as well as my brother’s followers, and even more so the French team and Juventus, as well as my brother’s teammates and sponsors, ought to know certain facts.”
Mathias Pogba, who is also a professional footballer, stated that people needed to know what he knew in order to determine whether his brother was guilty “He merits his position on the French national team and the opportunity to compete in the World Cup. If he is worthy of starting for Juventus.”
In addition to childhood buddies, one of the suspected gang members is Mathias Pogba’s brother.
They have made multiple attempts to scare him, including a visit to Juventus’ training facility.
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“This is sure to be explosive,” he said, without elaborating on his “revelations.”
According to two individuals close to the Pogba family contacted by AFP, Paul Pogba is being asked for enormous sums of money if he wishes to prevent the release of the potentially incriminating footage.
Paul Pogba reportedly informed police that he had been threatened by “childhood buddies and two masked guys equipped with assault guns,” according to France Info.
They are claiming 13 million euros for “services rendered” from him.
A person close to the situation verified to AFP the France Info claims.
Kylian Mbappe’s name was also mentioned in the scandal.
Pogba told investigators that his blackmailers were attempting to defame him by alleging he ordered a marabout (holy man) to put a spell on the Paris Saint-Germain and France player. Pogba denies this allegation.
Mathias Pogba responded to the day’s events late on Sunday.
“Paul, you genuinely wanted to silence me, lie about me, and put me to prison,” Mathew wrote.
“You abandoned me while fleeing, and now you want to play the innocent. When all is said and done, people will realize that there is no greater coward, traitor, or hypocrite on earth than you.”
Pogba, who won the 2018 World Cup with France, is presently out with a knee injury after returning to Juventus on a free transfer this summer following six years at Manchester United.
Next month, the 29-year-old is anticipated to return to action.