A rare, heartwarming moment unfolded during Monaco’s match against PSG when Folarin Balogun reacted with pure joy upon seeing he was being substituted—because his replacement was none other than Paul Pogba making his home debut.
Balogun, who had worked tirelessly throughout the match, noticed Pogba preparing to enter the pitch. Instead of frustration or disappointment, he broke into a wide smile, clapped his hands, and walked off with excitement written all over his face.
As he stepped off, Balogun embraced Pogba, clearly thrilled to witness the star midfielder’s long-awaited return in front of the home crowd. The Monaco fans also erupted, celebrating both the young striker’s performance and Pogba’s emotional comeback.
It was a beautiful example of respect, admiration, and team spirit — a young talent happily giving way to a football icon in a moment that lit up the stadium.
A wholesome scene in a high-stakes game, reminding everyone why football remains the world’s most emotional sport.
