Paul Pogba won the "comeback of the year" award at the Globe Soccer Awards, but was criticized by Jimmy Cabot

Paul Pogba, the 32-year-old French footballer, was awarded the "comeback of the year" at the Globe Soccer Awards after returning to the field following a two-year suspension for doping. This comeback was appreciated by the organizers, but not all of his fellow countrymen agreed with the award. Jimmy Cabot, a former midfielder in Ligue 1, criticized the choice, pointing out that many other players, such as Matthieu Udol and Nabil Bentaleb, had more impressive comebacks after serious injuries. Cabot mentioned that Pogba was suspended for doping, which raised questions about his merit. Although Pogba signed with AS Monaco in July 2025, he had medical issues and only made his debut in November, but he got injured again during a training session. Now, he remains unavailable for his team's matches.