AS Monaco have announced the signing of Paul Pogba on a free transfer. Pogba will now restart his career in his home country following a doping ban. The former Manchester United midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year deal. A Monaco statement read: ‘AS Monaco are delighted to announce the arrival of Paul Pogba. ‘The French World Champion …

Barcelona fell to a 2-1 defeat at Monaco on Thursday in their Champions League opener, hindered by an early red card shown to Eric Garcia. Hansi Flick’s side had started the season with a perfect record after five La Liga matches but struggled to find their best form against the Ligue 1 side. After Garcia was sent off for pulling …