Graeme Souness finally praises Paul Pogba as ‘one of France’s greatest ever talents’ in hilarious Paddy Power video

GRAEME SOUNESS has finally praised Paul Pogba in a hilarious social media video. The Scotsman has long been openly critical of the former Manchester United star. Graeme Souness has finally praised Paul Pogba Credit: Instagram @paddypowerofficia The midfielder won the World Cup with France in 2018 Credit: Getty Souness, 73, has now had a change of tune as he featured in a Paddy Power video ahead of France‘s third-place playoff against England. During his appearance, the Liverpool legend would only speak French to show his support against anybody that is England. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! To prove himself, he was asked if he agreed that Pogba was one of the greatest ever talents from France. To which he sighed: “Oui”. Fans loved seeing Souness finally praise Pogba, even if it was for a social media video by Paddy Power. One posted: “Getting Sounness to admit Pogba is a good player was diabolical.” A second wrote: “The Paul Pogba part haha.” A third commented: “Through gritted teeth there Graeme.” Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS Souness was never quiet about his opinion on Pogba’s performances on and off the pitch. He was often drawn into heated debates on Sky Sports with other pundits about the 2018 World Cup winner. Even when Pogba would perform, Souness would play down the achievements. The midfielder once managed four goal contributions against Leeds in the 2021-22 season. And Souness simply said that is what should be “expected” from a player worth £100million. Pogba was recently quizzed on Souness’ regular comments about him on during an appearance Rio Ferdinand Presents. He took the chance to give the Scot a brutal swipe in response. He said: “I didn’t know who he was. I heard he’s a legend.” Souness was often left unimpressed with Pogba Credit: Getty Souness was rarely complimentary to the Frenchman Credit: Getty Pogba joined French side AS Monaco last summer on a contract that would run until June 2027. The central midfielder broke down in tears when he sealed his move after a doping ban. Injuries have restricted Pogba to just four outings since heading to the Stade Louis II. United forked out a then-world record fee of £105m to sign him from Juventus in 2016. Les Blues and the Three Lions will face off at the Miami Stadium on Saturday evening. France lost their semi-final after being outclassed by Spain 2-0 while England threw away a 1-0 lead to lose to Argentina. Comment now