'It was more of a nibble' - Rudiger accused of biting Pogba during France v Germany clash at Euro 2020

‘It was more of a nibble’ – Rudiger accused of biting Pogba during France v Germany clash at Euro 2020

June 15, 2021 Sports 4 Views


The Chelsea defender clashed with the Manchester United midfielder near half-time in an incident that generated plenty of controversy

France star Paul Pogba furiously claimed Germany defender Antonio Rudiger bit him on the back during Tuesday’s Euro 2020 match.

The two players came together near the end of the first half, with replays showing the Chelsea man putting his face close to Pogba’s back before reaching his arms around his chest.

Pogba protested to the referee but there was no call on the field, nor was there a VAR review. 

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What was said?

The incident generated plenty of reaction on social media, with more than a few people bringing up another man involved in past biting incidents, Luis Suarez.