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Paul Pogba launches fund-raising appeal on his 27th birthday to help battle coronavirus pandemic as Manchester United star pledges to double £27,000 if target is met

Paul Pogba has used the occasion of his birthday to launch a fund-raising appeal to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

The Manchester United midfielder turned 27 on Sunday and marked the special celebration by announcing his own birthday fundraiser against the coronavirus.

And on social media, the France international posted a link to his appeal which he hopes will raise at least £27,000 in one day.

Paul Pogba has used his birthday to launch a fund-raising appeal to help fight coronavirus

Should that target be met in that time, Pogba promised to double the figure with another £27,000 from his own pocket and put it towards the cause.