Former Manchester United and Juventus star Paul Pogba made his Monaco debut Saturday, playing his first minutes in over two years.

Pogba, 32, came on in the 85th minute of a 4-1 loss at Rennes in the French league.

Once a standout world champion for France , the midfielder's career was derailed by injuries, off-field problems and a doping ban.

He wept when he signed his two-year contract with Monaco during the offseason in a bid to relaunch his career. He recently overcame a minor ankle injury and resumed training with Monaco during the international break.

A total of 811 days had passed since his last game, when he made his last appearance for Juventus on Sept. 3, 2023.

At his peak, Pogba helped his country win the 2018 World Cup, scoring in the final when France beat Croa

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