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France star Paul Pogba ruled out of World Cup after knee surgery

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France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup in Qatar after failing to recover from knee surgery, his agent said on Monday.

Pogba underwent an operation in September but his agent said that, following a medical review, the midfielder would not yet return to the Juventus squad or join up with France for the World Cup which takes place from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18.

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The 29-year-old has not played a single minute for Juventus this season since rejoining the club from Manchester United on a free transfer in July.