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, receiving a loud ovation from supporters at Roazhon Park.
"Football isn't over for me. We've worked hard, we've waited more than two years to get back, and today, it finally happened. Thank God," Pogba told reporters afterward, according to AFP.
"It really touched me to see the crowd stand and applaud," he added. "I honestly didn't expect that, so a huge thank-you to all the fans who were there today and supported me."
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

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