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Paul Pogba Meets Usain Bolt Pitchside on Return to Monaco Squad

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Adam Moha

06 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Paul Pogba shares a warm hug with sprint icon Usain Bolt pitchside on his return to Monaco's matchday squad after a four-month absence.

Paul Pogba Meets Usain Bolt Pitchside on Return to Monaco Squad
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Paul Pogba Meets Usain Bolt Pitchside on Return to Monaco Squad

Star-Studded Encounter at Stade Louis-II

Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba's road to redemption took a star-studded turn on Sunday as the Frenchman was spotted sharing a touchline embrace with sprint icon Usain Bolt.

Return to Action and Honorary Kick-Off

The meeting occurred at the Stade Louis-II just as the World Cup winner made his return to the matchday squad for a Ligue 1 clash with Marseille following a difficult four-month absence. Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic champion and well-known football enthusiast, was invited to the pitch to perform the honorary kick-off.

  • Paul Pogba returned to the Monaco matchday squad after a four-month absence.
  • Usain Bolt performed the honorary kick-off at Stade Louis-II.
  • The encounter between Pogba and Bolt took place on the sidelines before the Ligue 1 match against Marseille.

Warm Interaction Between Pogba and Bolt

Paul Pogba was seen approaching the 39-year-old former sprinter on the sidelines, where the pair shared a warm hug and a brief conversation before the teams retreated for their final preparations.

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