Antonio Rudiger bit Paul Pogba during France’s win over Germany at Euro 2020 (ITV)Paul Pogba has played down Antonio Rudiger’s bite following France’s win over Germany at Euro 2020 and has called on UEFA to not suspended the defender over the incident. France made a positive start to their Euro 2020 campaign as Mats Hummel’s first-half own goal sealed a 1-0 victory at the Allianz Arena. But Rudiger caused controversy before the break after he was caught biting Pogba when they were together off the ball. There was nothing big,’ Pogba, who was named man of the match, said after the game. ‘It wasn’t a proper bite but a silly thing to do.’Meanwhile, Patrick Vieira, who won the World Cup and European Championship with France, said: ‘When you see that Pogba reaction, it looks like a bite.

Source: Metro June 15, 2021 23:03 UTC