Paul Pogba picked up Basketball as he linked up with NBA and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in Florida.

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• Pogba played basketball with Butler
• Watched Heat play Mavericks
• Juventus terminated his contract earlier this month

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Pogba was in attendance at the Kaseya Center for Miami Heat's clash against Dallas Mavericks. The French star cheered for his friend Butler who helped the Heat pick up a 123-118 victory over the Mavericks on Sunday. After the game, the ex-Juventus star picked up a basketball alongside Butler and later uploaded some clippings of him playing on his Instagram story.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The World Cup-winning French star has seen a suspension from all football-related activity reduced from four years to 18 months, but he must still wait until March 2025 before being cleared to resume his professional career. On November 15, Serie A giants Juventus terminated the player's contract mutually which now makes him a free agent.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  This is not the first time Pogba met Butler. Earlier this month he had flown to Florida with his wife Zulay where they watched his 'bro' in action for Miami Heat. Butler is known for his association with footballers and is a close friend of Brazil icon Neymar.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PAUL POGBA?

  The 31-year-old has been linked with a move to several teams across the world including clubs in MLS and the Premier League, however, he is yet to make a final call on his future.

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