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Pogba takes a selfie with a fan. @paulpogba
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France and Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba swapped the football pitch for the hospital ward when he paid a surprise visit to Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai in November 2021. Photo: Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
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Pogba meets patients at the hospital and presents them with gifts. Photo: Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
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Pogba poses for pictures during his visit.
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Pogba tours the hospital's wards and rooms.
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The United star posted pictures from the visit on his Instagram account. @paulpogba
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One of the pictures shared by Pogba on his Instagram account. @paulpogba
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Pogba takes a selfie with a fan. @paulpogba
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France and Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba swapped the football pitch for the hospital ward when he paid a surprise visit to Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai in November 2021. Photo: Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
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Pogba meets patients at the hospital and presents them with gifts. Photo: Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
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Pogba poses for pictures during his visit.
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Pogba tours the hospital's wards and rooms.
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The United star posted pictures from the visit on his Instagram account. @paulpogba
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One of the pictures shared by Pogba on his Instagram account. @paulpogba
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Pogba takes a selfie with a fan. @paulpogba
France and Man Utd star Paul Pogba makes a surprise visit to Al Jalila children's hospital
World Cup winner gives presents to patients and poses for photographs
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