They formed one of the most iconic duos in the French midfield. Three years after their last match together, Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kanté met again... in Saudi Arabia. While recovering from his injuries, the Monaco player took advantage of a trip to the Middle East to visit his former partner, now based at Al-Ittihad.
“That’s my star!”: Pogba teases Kanté
On social media, Paul Pogba shared the video of their reunion, which was clearly in high spirits. In the clip, "La Pioche" gently teases his friend about his understated look and legendary discretion. "Who can test N'Golo Kanté's flow? Who?" he asks, laughing, to an amused and true-to-form Kanté.
The two 2018 world champions, inseparable during the victory in Russia, had not played together since March 29, 2022, in a friendly match against South Africa (5-0). A time when they formed the beating heart of the French team, undefeated every time they lined up side by side.
Two opposing trajectories, an intact friendship
Since then, their destinies have taken very different directions. Kante has chosen Saudi exile, where he continues his career at Al-Ittihad. Pogba, meanwhile, is trying to revive his at Monaco after a long period of injury and doping suspension. His return to the pitch has been delayed by two weeks due to a new muscle strain.
Despite the challenges, their bond remains intact. Between bursts of laughter, friendly barbs, and shared memories, Pogba and Kanté proved they have lost none of their chemistry. A joyful interlude for two men united by football across borders and time.
