By Axel Reyes
The Paris court found Mathias guilty of extortion as part of a wider plot to extort €13 million from the World Cup winner. The case, which has captivated French media, involved a group of childhood friends who allegedly held Paul Pogba against his will and threatened him with violence.
The scandal has tarnished the image of one of France's most celebrated footballers and has raised questions about the darker side of the sport. Paul Pogba, who has been struggling with injuries and a doping ban, was the victim of a sustained blackmail campaign that lasted several months.
The court heard how the gang, led by Roushdane K., had threatened to release damaging information about Pogba unless he paid a large sum of money. They also accused Pogba of hiring a witch doctor to cast a spell on his France team-mate Kylian Mbappe.
The case has been complex, with multiple defendants and a series of twists and turns. Mathias Pogba, who initially went public with the allegations, was found to have played a key role in the plot.
While the court did not find Mathias guilty of direct involvement in the kidnapping, they ruled that he had been a willing participant in the blackmail scheme.
The case has had a profound impact on the Pogba brothers and their families. Paul Pogba has seen his career derailed by the scandal, while Mathias has now been convicted of a serious crime.
The case also highlights the dangers of fame and fortune, and the lengths that some people will go to in order to exploit others.
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