As Manchester United battled Norwich City for a Premier League victory, Paul Pogba was on the receiving end of Harry Maguire wayward trailing leg with video of it going viral
Following a large protest against the Glazer family, the club’s owners, and in the midst of a dismal run of form, the game was played immediately.
Paul Pogba was NOT happy with Harry Maguire after he kicked him in the head 😠
Ronaldo the peacemaker calmed things down 😬 pic.twitter.com/z6p3gB6mZU
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) April 16, 2022
Harry Maguire Kicks Paul Pogba In The Head And Injures Him, Video Goes Viral
The mood deteriorated even further after the Red Devils blew a two-goal lead in the 52nd minute, however it finally recovered after Ronaldo scored the game-winning free kick. The animosity between United’s players was clear at one point in the second half, when Maguire caught Pogba with a wayward right boot.
Sir Harry Maguire scorpion kick on Paul Pogba 👽 #GOAT𓃵 pic.twitter.com/6VgGqUeudv
— Black Italian 🇮🇹💀 (@__SeniorComrade) April 17, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo To The Rescue Yet Again
Manchester United tasted a 3-2 victory over Norwich City on Saturday afternoon in Premier League. During the match Harry Maguire accidently kicked Paul Pogba in the head, necessitating treatment.
In the Premier League match, Cristiano Ronaldo scored all three goals for United. It was his 68th career hat-trick. However, the atmosphere at Old Trafford was grim to say the least.
Harry Maguire Accidentally Kicks Paul Pogba in the Head
Maguire giving Pogba a wake up call pic.twitter.com/Ft6nsVPPd4
— arthur nixon (@arthurnixon244) April 16, 2022
As Alex Telles whipped in a corner kick, both players queued up at the far post. Neither of them got to the ball.however, Cristiano Ronaldo won the header before Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul saved his effort.
Maguire’s right heel, however, flicked up behind him and collided with Pogba’s head as he fell dramatically forward.
Before a physio could examine him, the French midfielder appeared enraged, hitting the grass fiercely in despair. Ronaldo, who had met the corner and had his attempt saved, was quick to calm Pogba down.
Fans Let Down Pogba With Derogatory Chants
The World Cup winner had a difficult afternoon. When he was pulled off immediately after the confrontation with Maguire, he was booed by a portion of United supporters. As the last months of Pogba’s contract approach, some fans appeared to have lost patience with the midfielder. Some morons even yelled “f**k off” at him.
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