PARIS:

Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco's 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris Saint-Germain kept hold of top spot in Ligue 1 with a win over Le Havre.

Pogba, 32, came on as a late substitute for Monaco in his first appearance in over two years after his career was derailed by injuries, a doping suspension and an extortion case in which he was the victim.

"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," said Pogba.

The 2018 World Cup winner received a warm ovation from supporters at Roazhon Park when he came on in the 85th minute and again after the final whistle.

"It really touched me to see the crowd stand and applaud. I honestly didn't expect that,

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