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Manchester United star Paul Pogba hits back at critics blasting ‘you don’t criticise Lionel Messi for walking on pitch’

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PAUL POGBA has blasted back at his critics ahead of the World Cup and told them “no one can tell me how to play”.

The Manchester United midfielder has been slammed on numerous occasions this season from pundits and former players after a difficult campaign for the £89million star.

Paul Pogba has blasted back at his critics ahead of the World Cup
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Paul Pogba has blasted back at his critics ahead of the World CupCredit: AFP
He has endured a difficult relationship with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho this season
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He has endured a difficult relationship with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho this seasonCredit: REUTERS

He has also had several bust-ups with his Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho, leading to him being dropped to the bench several times.

Pogba’s misery continued on Friday when he was jeered by his own supporters after he was subbed off for France in their friendly with Italy.

But the 25-year-old ex-Juventus man has launched a fierce defence of his performances in an interview with .

He said: "I've always been like that. When I've won, I've won being like that. That's my style of play.

A host of ex-United stars and pundits have criticised the £89m midfielder
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A host of ex-United stars and pundits have criticised the £89m midfielderCredit: Rex Features
Paul Pogba drew comparisons with Lionel Messi when answering back to his doubters
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Paul Pogba drew comparisons with Lionel Messi when answering back to his doubtersCredit: Getty
He said no- one criticises the Argentine 'for walking' during matches
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He said no- one criticises the Argentine 'for walking' during matchesCredit: EPA
Paul Pogba is currently with the France squad preparing for the World Cup
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Paul Pogba is currently with the France squad preparing for the World CupCredit: Reuters

“You're not going to criticise Messi when he walks on the park.

"If he scores three goals are you going to say: 'Ah but he's walking on the pitch?' No. You can't tell me how to play.

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“If I'm here today, it's as I am. No one has told me how I must behave. That's my football, that's all.

“People can like it or not. Do I need this to be loved? Do I need people to judge me differently? Or do they talk better about me?"

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Since his record move back to United in 2016 the ace has not only been criticised for his efforts on the pitch.

Pogba has come under fire for everything from his social media accounts to his hair styles.

But he insists his knockers have no effect on him as long as he is enjoying what he is doing and he remains supported by those close to him.

Paul Pogba was jeered by French supporters when he was subbed off against Italy
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Paul Pogba was jeered by French supporters when he was subbed off against ItalyCredit: Reuters
The ex-Juventus man produced another below-par display against the Azzurri
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The ex-Juventus man produced another below-par display against the AzzurriCredit: AFP
Paul Pogba has been criticised for his haircuts and antics on social media as well as his performances
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Paul Pogba has been criticised for his haircuts and antics on social media as well as his performancesCredit: AFP

Pogba added: "I'm not going to live on what people think, for them to say that I'm nice, good, the best, perfect. Everyone has their opinion. And I respect that.

“I play football, I do what I like. My relatives support me, they're more important.

“We can't love everyone and be loved by everyone. That would be perfection and nothing is perfect in this world.

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“I'm not going to be offended if someone says: 'I don't love you.' That's your right. You don't have to love me."

Pogba is facing the axe from national manager Didier Deschamps for France’s final World Cup warm-up match against USA on Saturday.

And that could put his place in the starting XI for their tournament opener against Australia on Saturday, June 16.

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