French Star Paul Pogba's Four-year Doping Ban Cut to 18 Months

French international footballer Paul Pogba said Friday his “nightmare is over” after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months.

Pogba, who is under contract with Italian giants Juventus until 2026, will be able to return to competitive football from March 11 next year, four days before his 32nd birthday.

“Finally the nightmare is over. I can look forward to the day when I can follow my dreams again,” the player said in a statement released to Britain’s Press Association.