October 17th 2024.
Paul Pogba has chosen to directly address the recent comments made by Wayne Rooney regarding his behavior in the Manchester United dressing room. Pogba was left feeling upset and frustrated with Rooney's claims that he and former teammate Jesse Lingard would dance after losing games. These allegations were brought to light by another former United player, Rio Ferdinand, during a recent podcast.
In a response to these accusations, Pogba spoke to Sky Sports and stated, "I want to clarify. I heard Wayne Rooney say that we lost a game and me and Jesse were dancing in the changing room. You always need a witness, right? If someone can confirm what Rooney said, I will accept it. But if there is no one to back up his claims, then it simply is not true. Lingard has never confirmed this because I am a fierce competitor and I have great respect for the club."
Pogba, who played for United twice in his career, from 2009 to 2012 and then again from 2016 to 2022, was taken aback by Rooney's silence on the matter. He stated, "Wayne Rooney, a legend of the club, sat there and said nothing. Does that seem fair?" This statement was in reference to Ferdinand's admission that he had confronted Rooney about Pogba and Lingard's behavior on social media during a difficult period for the team.
Ferdinand had shared, "I rang Wazza when I saw Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard dancing on Instagram when we were sixth in the league. I asked, 'What's going on here? How are you allowing this?' And he responded, 'You can't say anything, man. It's not the same anymore.' He explained that it wasn't just those two players, but a larger group that would have seen him as crazy if he spoke up."
Meanwhile, Pogba also took the opportunity to address his past relationship with former United manager Jose Mourinho. Despite their well-documented tumultuous dynamic, Pogba insisted that he holds no ill feelings towards Mourinho. He stated, "I have no hard feelings towards Jose Mourinho. Our relationship may have had its challenges, but I have great respect for him as a manager and as a person."
In conclusion, Pogba has made it clear that he will not stand for baseless accusations about his behavior, and he holds no grudges against those who may have spoken negatively about him in the past. He continues to have a deep appreciation for Manchester United and its traditions and remains committed to maintaining a positive attitude and work ethic.
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