Staff Reporter.
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says burglars stole his World Cup winner’s medal when they broke into his home.
The France international, 29, spoke to his “family’s worst nightmare” last week when his home was burgled during his side’s Champions League game against Atletico Madrid.
His two young children and their nanny were in the house at the time.
“The main thing is that my children are well,” he told Le Figaro.
France won the World Cup in 2018, beating Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow with Pogba scoring France’s third goal.
Speaking about what was taken, he said: “There were jewels from my mother, my world champion medal.
“What scared me the most was that my two children were at home with the nanny during this incident.
“She overheard everything, called my wife and security, then locked herself with the boys in a room. For several days, she was shocked.”
Pogba has been at United since re-joining the club in a then-world record £89m transfer from Juventus in 2016. His contract runs out in the summer.
Pogba is currently away with France before friendlies against Ivory Coast and South Africa.
“This break gives me a real breath of fresh air,” he added. “I want to have playing time to come back in top form at the club. Wearing this jersey, representing my country, is more than ever a source of pride.”
Pogba also said he experienced depression after falling out with Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese manager’s time in charge at Old Trafford.
The France player, 29, had a difficult relationship with Mourinho and lost the vice-captaincy in September 2018.
Mourinho was sacked as United manager in December 2018.
“Sometimes, you don’t know you’re depressed, you only want to isolate yourself, be alone, and these are signs that don’t deceive.
“Personally, it started when I was with Jose Mourinho in Manchester. You ask yourself questions, wonder if you’re at fault, because you have never lived moments like these in your life.”
Pogba re-joined United for a then-world record £89m in 2016, the same summer Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal as Red Devils boss.