🔴 Flash: Paul Pogba joins a Portuguese third division club

On this April 1, 2025, a rather surprising announcement shook the internet. Leça Futebol Clube, a modest club in the Portuguese third division, declared that they had signed Paul Pogba, the French international midfielder. This news immediately sparked astonishment and disbelief among netizens.

A bewildering announcement

After having his doping suspension reduced, Paul Pogba has been allowed to play again since early March. Following the termination of his contract with Juventus, several European and Saudi clubs were rumored to be interested in the 2018 World Cup champion. However, to everyone's surprise, it was Leça FC who announced this Tuesday the signing of "La Pioche" on their social media. The club posted a message in Portuguese, accompanied by a photo of Pogba, stating: "Welcome Paul Pogba! The player joins Leça FC on a permanent deal."

A well-played April Fool's joke

However, upon closer inspection, this announcement coincides with April 1st, traditionally associated with pranks. It appears that Leça FC seized this opportunity to execute a bold April Fool's joke. This prank quickly spread across social media, eliciting reactions ranging from amusement to skepticism. It is important to note that Paul Pogba is still without a club as of today, despite rumors linking him to Olympique de Marseille or Major League Soccer.

Lydiane N'Po |

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