Cross-disciplinary friendships in sports frequently transcend national boundaries, as demonstrated when French football phenom Paul Pogba sent Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli heartfelt birthday greetings on his big day, November 5.
Amid an outpouring of love from both fans and celebrities, cricket star and world-famous player Virat Kohli celebrated another orbit of the sun. Kohli is renowned for his incredible on-field accomplishments, but his impact goes far beyond cricket, solidifying his place among the most beloved athletes in the world.
Pogba acknowledged Kohli's birthday at a fun YouTube live stream organized by the well-known streamer "Speed" by saying, "Happy Birthday Virat Kohli bro.. long life." Fans responded favorably to this sincere message, which demonstrated the respect that athletes from many sports have for one another.
Speed and Paul Pogba wishing Virat Kohli a Very Happy birthday. 🐐🌟#HappyBirthdayKingKohli #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/BaJLWazYUq
— Mufaddal Parody (@mufaddal_voira) November 5, 2024
Paul Pogba set to comeback to football in 2025
Pogba's athletic career has taken a turn for the worse as Virat Kohli prepares for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia. The former Juventus playmaker is currently dealing with the fallout from a lengthy suspension. He played with Cristiano Ronaldo over 20 top-flight games. After Pogba successfully appealed his first imposing four-year ban from football matches until September 2023, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) lowered the punishment to 18 months.
Despite these disappointments, Paul Pogba remains optimistic. He has been active on social media, interacting with followers and declaring his resolve to play the game he loves again. All eyes will be on him as his ban comes to an end in March of next year. Although Pogba's contract with Juventus is set to expire in 2026, rumors of being let go early have started to surface, which would enable him to return to the transfer market as a potential free agent.
Paul Pogba announced yesterday on social media that he would be rejoining the Les Bleus squad. Despite rumors to the contrary, Paul Pogba has hinted that he anticipates finishing this campaign with Juventus.