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Rio Ferdinand Presents
“I Should Have Done More…” Paul Pogba Gets Honest About Man Utd, Pressure & His Family
This is Paul Pogba like you’ve never seen him before.
In one of his most open and honest conversations, Pogba sits down with Rio Ferdinand to talk through the moments that defined his career and the personal struggles that shaped the person behind the player.
From growing up at Manchester United’s academy alongside (and fighting) Ravel Morrison, to learning from legends like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Rio himself, Pogba reveals what it really took to survive in one of football’s most demanding environments - and why he felt he had to leave when he did.
He opens up on the reality of his second spell at Manchester United, the pressure of his world-record transfer fee, the lack of clarity or plan for his role in the team, and why he believes the environment at the club made it difficult to succeed.
Pogba reveals that he did not know who Graeme Souness was until Rio gave him some detail on his career and achievements within the game which prompts a fascinating discussion about how he felt the media misunderstood him.
But this conversation goes far deeper than football.
Pogba speaks candidly about family issues, betrayal, and the emotional toll it took on him and those closest to him - including the impact it had on his mother. He also reflects on his time away from the game, the challenges of being out of football, and what it’s been like watching from the sidelines with his children asking when he’ll return.
There are also powerful insights into his career highs — winning the World Cup with France, his relationship with stars such as Kylian Mbappé and how players like Andrea Pirlo, N’Golo Kanté and Antonio Conte helped elevate his game to another level.
Plus:
Why consistency of position is everything at the elite level
His honest thoughts on Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay and modern midfield roles
The truth about his relationship with José Mourinho
And why he will never change who he is
This is a rare, unfiltered look at one of football’s most talked-about players - in his own words.
📚 Chapters
00:00 Rio Meets Paul Pogba
03:34 Learning English Football
08:11 First Team: Learning from Pros
12:19 First Team Call-Up Delay ⏰
16:20 Juventus: New Challenge
20:12 Pogba's Contract Situation
24:18 Best Midfield Partners Analysis
29:44 Synergy with Kylian Mbappé
33:17 Pogba's Best Man Utd Season
37:01 Bruno Fernandes: City Impact ️
40:47 Football: My Life, My Joy
45:29 Mourinho's Training Methods
49:03 Managerial Changes at United
53:47 Scott McTominay's Success Story
59:36 True Friends in Adversity
01:03:25 Varane: Defensive Pillar ️
01:07:27 Karim Benzema: Striker Analysis
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