A tale of betrayal rocked the world of football as six men, including Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of French international Paul Pogba, faced justice on Thursday. The group was convicted of attempting to extort the Juventus midfielder, with the court handing down prison sentences ranging from three to eight years.

The shocking case unraveled in 2022 when Paul Pogba revealed that he had been the target of an elaborate extortion scheme involving his childhood friends and even his own brother. The group allegedly demanded €13 million, threatening to release damaging information about the player if their demands weren’t met.

Mathias Pogba initially denied involvement but later admitted to being present during the events. Prosecutors described the acts as a betrayal of trust, painting a tragic picture of a football star targeted by those closest to him.

The trial concluded with firm sentences for all involved, marking the end of a bitter chapter for the Pogba family and a reminder of the dark side of fame.