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The centre-back was linked with Arsenal earlier this season and said he would welcome the chance to test himself in English football "I wouldn't say no to setting foot there," Pogba who featured against his younger brother when St Etienne met Manchester United in the Europa League earlier this year "[But] I have not had anything concrete put on the table." With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food E-edition PLUS unlimited articles & videos Personalized news alerts with our mobile app *Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories Please subscribe to continue reading… A Persian omelet at Florentin in the Delmar Maker District Email notifications are only sent once a day you can make a few assumptions walking into a new Ben Poremba restaurant A familiar or even overly familiar dish will be reinvigorated through technique or an unexpected ingredient — say that punchline of every exhausted joke about millennials And when the menu says an omelet features “all the herbs,” it means all the herbs the primary color of the Persian omelet at Florentin is green or greens: the vibrant green of fresh herbs mounded atop the omelet and the earthier green of herbs baked onto the omelet’s surface which opened in June on the Central West End side of Delmar Boulevard is the second restaurant Poremba has debuted this year following the exceptional Esca just across the street This duo is part of Poremba’s ambitious bet on the so-called Delmar Maker District along Delmar between Kingshighway and Union boulevards Poremba is relocating his flagship duo of Elaia and Olio and his Mexican restaurant Nixta to this district Outdoor plants flank the outdoor seating around the entrance and patio at Florentin in the Delmar Maker District in St (All three of those restaurants closed their original Botanical Heights locations at the end of last year.) If you miss the casual excellence of Olio especially keenly I bring good news — and not simply that Florentin has been hosting a series of Olio pop-ups not least because it isn’t open for dinner and doesn’t feature wine or cocktails let alone a program to match Olio’s selection in its botanical décor and Israeli-inspired fare Florentin just might sate your hankering for Olio until that restaurant’s return but at Florentin I ordered the version slathered with creamy smoked whitefish topped with very thin slices of crisp radish and brightened with chives and lemon zest savory dish that isn’t too heavy on the palate or the stomach Jerusalem bagel with smoked whitefish as photographed at Florentin in the Delmar Maker District in St. Louis on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com I named the 20 best breakfast dishes in St I probably should have waited until I’d finished my visits to Florentin The Jerusalem bagel with smoked whitefish is a strong contender Underneath all the herbs is a relatively compact disc with the texture of fluffy scrambled eggs though not overwhelmingly so — lead the dish’s flavor but the omelet sits atop a cucumber-tinged yogurt that provides a tangy and refreshingly cool counterpoint Florentin’s eggplant toast brings you eggplant two ways: a rustic sweet-and-sour preparation and as baba ganoush a scoop of the sweet-and-sour eggplant sits on a spread of baba ganoush; on the second of two slices Drizzled on top of both are tahini and pomegranate molasses the smoky charred-eggplant essence of baba ganoush is just present enough to round out the more sweet than sour preparation There is puffy grilled pita (you might remember this bread from Olio or Poremba’s recently closed Maplewood restaurant the Benevolent King) stuffed with lamb kefta Tender Merguez-style lamb sausage lends funky heft to the “deluxe” version of Florentin’s shakshuka the classic dish of eggs baked in a sauce of tomatoes with chiles and garlic cooked down to a jammy thickness A generous garnish of feta cheese is as distinctive a flavor here as the lamb Poremba is operating on easy mode creatively and his aesthetic as both a chef and restaurateur is readymade for a contemporary cafe zhuzhed up for Instagram and TikTok A Turkish coffee stand adorns a table offering water inside Florentin Will it be more interesting to visit Florentin a year from now when Olio has presumably reopened in its new digs a little farther west on Delmar and Florentin will need to define itself in contrast with though with its predominantly vegetarian menu its cafe format — a full coffee bar and a selection of house-blended juices — and the latest iteration of Poremba’s style Florentin has already distinguished itself The Post-Dispatch evaluates restaurants on the following scale The rating reflects how the restaurant succeeds on its own terms — and how it meets a diner's good-faith expectations of quality food and hospitality — regardless of cuisine MORE INFO: 314-348-1111; bengelina.com/florentin for coffee and grab-and-go food; closed Monday-Tuesday) Shakshuka deluxe with pita photographed at Florentin in the Delmar Maker District in St Ben Poremba in the dining room at Bar Moro in Clayton executive chef Brigithe Gilardi doesn’t only undertake fish and chips A market and an upscale Italian restaurant Marconi Mercado is the latest venture from the team behind Collina Eatery The restaurant and bar on the 11th floor of the new AC Hotel St Louis features views of downtown Clayton and generic upscale fare Ian Froeb writes: A meal here can be a full-body experience Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device The Saint-Étienne defender talks about his family’s pride in his younger brother Paul and his relish for the Europa League clash against Manchester United Read more“The rules in the youth league we played in was that no player could play in an age group more than two years above his actual age no matter how good or big he was,” says Florentin “Of course we played together informally – there was a pitch just across from where we lived and we’d go there every day At first Paul played with the guys his own age but soon that stopped being fun for him so he came to play with us He was always excellent technically but he used to get pushed off the ball at the beginning because he wasn’t built like the older guys but once he toughened up he thrived 0:48Manchester United Europa league clash pits Pogba against Pogba – video“We used to play every day and hope that one day all three of us would play together in a professional match We haven’t managed it yet but having two of us together on the pitch is already good.” Florentin and Mathias were born in Conakry before the family emigrated and later pledged their international allegiance to Guinea whereas Paul opted to play for the land of his birth Florentin and Mathias did wear French jerseys when supporting their brother from the stands during Euro 2016 “We are each others’ biggest supporters and I am proud of everything we have achieved,” says Florentin “We have all made a lot of sacrifices to become professionals Mathias and I were 16 when we went to Spain and But ultimately they accepted that making it in football is a fight Four Serie A titles later he returned to United as the world’s most expensive player but “The transfer fee is just a detail,” says Florentin There are some crazy aspects to the world of football some of them are real challenges but the most important thing is the same all the way through – the game and the love for it Paul is exactly the same person now as he always was He hasn’t been changed by the transfer fee or anything else The only thing I feel about his success is happiness because I know how hard he worked for it.” Paul seems blessed with a personality that makes handling his status hassle-free Rather than wilt in the spotlight he seems to revel in it Have his older brothers helped him navigate through the business “Because he progressed so much more rapidly he learned how to manage everything very quickly – he had to,” says Florentin “Of course we talk all the time but I don’t know how much influence that has had What I do know is that he works hard and takes things in his stride.” Read moreIt is just that usually most people do not know the other players’ brothers does not know what it will be like playing against his sibling We had an understanding that is very difficult to explain We just instinctively knew where each other was and what we were going to do,” he says We’ve been having fun about it ever since the draw They also have regular amusing exchanges about other matches - because of Florentin’s devotion to one of United’s rivals “Arsenal are the club of my heart,” he says with glee “I’ve supported them ever since the Invincibles – what a team The downside of being a professional is you rarely get a chance to go to watch other teams so I’ve never actually been to the Emirates There were reports of interest in him from several Premier League clubs last summer “There were contacts but nothing concrete,” he says of the speculation raises the issue of how the rest of the Pogba family will follow Thursday’s match “It’s very much a case of everyone wanting us both to play well and may the best team win,” says Florentin Saint Étienne are in decent form in Ligue 1 their chase for a European spot helped by last week’s rousing victory over fierce their local rivals Lyon a match in which Florentin excelled at left-back having been moved from his usual position in the centre He could play in either position against United “Of course United will be a tough match for us but it will also be tough for United,” says Florentin who offers only one other prediction for the match “I’ve never asked a player to swap jerseys at the end of the game although I do have some because when I’ve played against friends we’ve just sort of swapped spontaneously I think that after this game there’ll be a quite natural exchange of shirts.” This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media Per Rob Ursy of Dirty South Soccer on his social media account the Red Devils star posted a snap of his brother signing a contract: While there has not yet been official confirmation from the Major League Soccer champions of a transfer being finalised it appears an announcement regarding the deal is now inevitable Earlier this week it was reported by Jeff Carlisle of ESPN that Atlanta were close to wrapping up the signing of the defender whose previous club was Genclerbirligi S.K at the end of the previous campaign the Guinea international's contract was not renewed and he has recently been on trial with second-tier Spanish side Elche As noted by The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas the former Saint-Etienne defender endured some tough times during his stint with Genclerbirligi: Atlanta will be looking to bolster their squad in other areas having lost their key playmaker Miguel Almiron to Newcastle this month with his creativity and Josef Martinez's goalscoring potency propelling the team to the MLS Cup Last term Michael Parkhurst and Leandro Gonzalez Pirez provided Atlanta with a solid defensive base too It means Pogba is unlikely to be a immediate starter for new boss Frank De Boer Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility Our ambition is to accompany all transportation stakeholders in meeting tomorrow’s mobility challenges We strive to provide them with the most efficient and digital mobility systems while further improving the environmental friendliness of our solutions We offer products from the broadest portfolio range in the rail industry Our innovation focus is on 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According to Jeune Afrique Everton are interested in snapping up Saint-Etienne defender Florentin Pogba The Toffees are gearing up for their return to the Europa League and manager Ronald Koeman will subsequently want to bring in new signings to boost his squad Centre back may be one area that Koeman looks to strengthen and Ramiro Funes Mori has yet to prove himself in the Premier League meaning Ashley Williams may need a new partner at the back Now, Jeune Afrique report that Saint-Etienne defender Florentin Pogba is a target for Everton but German side RB Leipzig are also interested in signing him this summer Florentin Pogba in action with Breel Embolo and after initially returning to Sedan on loan he has become a regular with Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 impressed against Manchester United and his brother Paul Pogba in the Europa League earlier this year Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and St Etienne’s Florentin Pogba Pogba is a physically imposing player with superb strength and his versatility to play at left back may also be appealing to Everton given Leighton Baines’ injury problems and advancing years With just a year left on his Saint-Etienne contract Pogba could be sold on the cheap this summer before he walks away for nothing in 2018 – and Everton may well battle RB Leipzig in an attempt to land a bargain defensive option this summer Brothers go toe-to-toe in the Europa League on Thursday when Manchester United host Saint-Etienne in the last 32 first leg at Old Trafford But who is the Other Pogba at Old Trafford Michael Yokhin’s on hand to fill you in  Paul Pogba is lucky he is about to meet his brother Florentin for a game of football when Manchester United play Saint-Etienne in the Europa League on Thursday – because he’d stand no chance against him at ping pong two-and-a-half years older than the world’s most expensive player could probably have achieved a magnificent career in an alternative sport he joined a table tennis club in the Parisian suburbs when they were eight Mathias was even more prolific – he won the French title in his age group It’s hardly surprising that there are calls for him to be retained as a full-back and he is very likely to play on the flank at Old Trafford their love for football eventually proved stronger and it should be said that Florentin has become an astute player in his own right The spotlight is on him because of the so-called Pogbattle this week but it’s not unthinkable that the elder brother will prevail – he is an integral part of the Saint-Etienne defence which has been recognised as one of Ligue 1’s best for a long time now les Verts conceded just five goals in nine Europa League fixtures as qualification for the last 32 was assured Pogba started 12 matches in Ligue 1 as well in which Saint-Etienne conceded only eight goals It’s a record any defender would be proud of Pogba has also proved his versatility since the start of 2017 he switched to left-back following Cheikh M'Bengue's absence at the Africa Cup of Nations and subsequent injury The 26-year-old performed superbly over four matches in his new position as Saint-Etienne only conceded once in 360 minutes Pogba stopped former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay among others in the 2-0 derby win against Lyon and impressed by rushing forward and making clever passes too “I have to sort out some minor details but overall it's a natural position for me,” he said “That is where I started my professional career.”   His efforts at Sedan hadn't gone unnoticed by the first division scouts and Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier personally convinced him to sign when the 14-year-old Paul Pogba had just joined Le Havre Florentin and Mathias were ahead of him on their way to Celta Vigo The Galicians had a French sporting director and the twins were handed an opportunity they couldn't miss Florentin spent two years in Spain and vastly improved his technical skills but the contract offered by Celta wasn't to his liking signing for Sedan – though not without some rather unorthodox help from Paul acquired a centre-back called Arthur Sorin whose brother Eliott played with Paul in the under-17 national team That’s how the club became aware of Florentin and invited him for a trial where he impressed with his physical qualities and positive character When Laurent Guyot – currently academy director at Toronto FC – took over as Sedan coach in 2011 Pogba became the second division club’s undisputed star at left-back He was then moved to the centre of defence following Wesley Lautoa's departure to Lorient and shone as one of the most respected stoppers in Ligue 2 and his biggest dream has always been to play for the Gunners – or another Premier League club at very least – but joining the record 10-time French champions was a huge step forward for the defender and his self-confidence has helped him overcome all obstacles to finally become one of Saint-Etienne’s on-pitch leaders and he spent the first year (2012/13) back on loan at Sedan Pogba was forced to bide his time on the bench as a bit-part player for the next two seasons at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard but his attitude was never questioned – and eventually he got his rewards “Florentin was always highly motivated in training and always in a good mood,” former team-mate Jonathan Brison told So Foot “It’s extremely important to have players like him in the dressing room but doesn't complain if he’s not in the lineup.” Florentin's influence on those around him is evident As Mathias – the twin brother who now plays for Sparta Rotterdam after spells at Wrexham Crawley Town and Partick Thistle – remarked: “He is the craziest of us all.” Florentin is even nicknamed ‘El Loco’ One thing is for sure: he makes himself heard 6 of the dirtiest games in European Cup history FourFourTwo's 100 best foreign Premier League players EVER Florentin is a born leader – maybe even more so than Paul having accepted the invitation in 2010 and later taking the armband under former France great Luis Fernandez Florentin supported France and his brother at Euro 2016 but he would love nothing more than to play against him at the World Cup With Naby Keita emerging at a potential world-class Guinean midfielder at RB Leipzig Moving to England is a much more realistic target and the current media attention will help him here All eyes will be on Florentin this Thursday and if he continues his fine form then a move across the channel could be quite logical he will be playing in the Champions League,” Mathias predicted to France Football in 2015 New features every day on FourFourTwo.com Michael YokhinMichael Yokhin is a European football writer teams and players that might be a bit out of the main focus in the mainstream media and reveals that Arsenal are the team he cheers onThe Guinea international is three years older than his brother and next week's tie at Old Trafford will be the first time they have shared a pitch FLORENTIN POGBA cannot wait to share the same pitch with his brother Paul as his side Saint-Etienne prepare to face Manchester United in the Europa League It will be the first time the world-record signing would have faced any of his brothers as Florentin's twin Mathias is also a footballer at Sparta Rotterdam Ahead of the last 32 first leg next Thursday at Old Trafford told the Guardian: "I watched the draw and that’s a dream that’s going to be fulfilled' Keep up to date with ALL the Manchester United news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary "We used to play every day and hope that one day all three of us would play together in a professional match. "That was the biggest dream. We haven’t managed it yet but having two of us together on the pitch is already good. "We’ve been having fun about it ever since the draw, sending messages like ‘Watch out, the match is getting closer’ and so on." “Florentin is a formidable presence at the heart of the St Etienne and has a salmon-like leap that can certainly compete with his brother “They’ve already been joking with each other about the game Florentin has told Paul that he better watch out because he’s doing to out-jump him for every cross or set-piece “But Paul has told Florentin that he is going to have him for breakfast they seriously will be aiming to out-do each other “It’s very much that they will be the best of enemies for two nights.” Unlike Paul, 23, who has a long affiliation with the Red Devils, Florentin is an admirer of another Premier League club - Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side He said: "Arsenal are the club of my heart I’ve supported them ever since the Invincibles – what a team "The downside of being a professional is you rarely get a chance to go to watch other teams so I’ve never actually been to the Emirates Saint-Etienne go into the game in relatively good form they sit fifth in Ligue 1 having won two of their last three games - beating Lyon 2-0 and hitting Lorient for four earlier today Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ MANCHESTER UNITED'S match against Saint-Etienne was built up as a battle between the Pogba brothers but Florentin showed just how much he loves his younger sibling Paul The 26-year-old revealed his custom-made shinpads in the loss at Old Trafford in the Europa League that proudly bared Paul's face bang in the middle Sadly for Florentin his side succumbed to a 3-0 defeat in the first leg of the Round of 32 after Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his first hat-trick for the Red Devils Keep up to date with ALL the Manchester United news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary His snazzy design in is need of a makeover as the world's most expensive player is seen in a Juventus jersey - the team he spent four successful seasons with. It's not the first time a player has worn custom shinpads as Man United player Marcos Rojo recently showed off his last month in the FA Cup win against Reading View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma) Local International Off The Pitch Podcasts & Videos they remain on track for glory in both the League Cup Even one season outside the Champions League is seen as a season too many for a club like United but although Saint-Etienne last sat at Europe's top table in 1981 it's a big club with big tradition," the United manager told MUTV after the draw was made did amazingly well in an amazing team that was dominant in France in that period "And (with) the extra curiosity of a beautiful thing which is two brothers playing against each other." The brothers in question are United's record signing Paul Pogba and the Saint-Etienne defender Florentin who will meet in a professional match for the first time The pair have spoken of their excitement prior to the game and another player rubbing his hands in anticipation is United's Anthony Martial who came through the ranks at Saint-Etienne's arch rivals Lyon "There was a huge rivalry while I was still at Lyon," the French forward whose side are unbeaten in 16 league games "It was always a highly charged atmosphere and they were usually massive games it would be great if I could score against them again but I hope we can win the game because that's the most important thing then it would be a bonus if I managed to grab a goal." A goal for Martial will also have an impact on United's finances as his 25th strike in their colours will trigger a 10 million euros ($10.6 million) payment to his former club Monaco for paying more attention to Martial's team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic who scored 14 goals in 13 matches against them during his time at Paris Saint-Germain Thursday's game will allow Saint-Etienne to end a near 40-year wait to grace the Old Trafford turf for the first time The sides previously met in the European Cup Winners' Cup first round in 1977 but the second leg was played at Plymouth Argyle on England's south coast after crowd trouble marred the first leg Following a 1-1 draw at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard United prevailed 2-0 in the second leg courtesy of goals from Stuart Pearson and Steve Coppell Saint-Etienne go into the game on the back of a breezy 4-0 win over Ligue 1's bottom club Lorient which defender Kevin Malcuit believes was helpful preparation "It's always good to go to Manchester," he said "It will be a pleasure to play at Old Trafford We're really happy to be playing this team although we know they are stronger than us." In the pick of Thursday's other first-leg ties Serie A's second-place team Roma travel to Villarreal Borussia Moenchengladbach host Fiorentina and Tottenham Hotspur visit Belgian side Gent Thursday (2005 GMT unless otherwise stated): Borussia Moenchengladbach v Fiorentina (1800 GMT) his brother Mathias plays for Sparta Rotterdam and Florentin plays as a centre back for Saint-Etienne With Manchester United meeting Saint-Etienne in the Europa League round of 32 the French club will play the first of two legs at Old Trafford it’s bound to be a brother vs brother fight But while everyone knows all about Paul Pogba and his impressive £89 million transfer record his brother has taken a very different route to the top And while most fans know the younger Pogba’s story from the Le Harve academy to Manchester United Here are a few facts about Paul Pogba’s older brother Florentin’s career started at Spanish side Celta Vigo which is where he crossed paths with former Stoke City striker Joselu and also Valencia striker Rodrigo But with first team opportunities being hard to come by signing for Sedan in the second tier of French football He made his first appearance for the club in November 2010 before making his league debut three months later in a 1-0 league defeat against US Boulogne under the manager Landry Chauvin Sedan’s squad made it easy for Florentin to make his debut with the club mainly consisting of journeyman French footballers the current academy director at Toronto FC He was moved to the centre of defence and shone as one of the most respected defenders in Ligue 2 While Paul Pogba may have the upper hand during the Europa League match against brother Florentin he would be no match for his older brother’s skills in table tennis two and a half years older than the Manchester United man could have had a magnificent career in another sport he joined a table tennis club as a young boy in Paris and went to become the local champion was even more prolific – he won the French title in his age group While his footballing career cannot be compared to the levels at which his younger brother has reached Florentin’s table tennis career could have been as good While Paul Pogba opted to play his international career with France both his older brothers opted to play for Guinea Guinea was the country where his parents immigrated from when they moved to France Brothers Florentin and Mathias both play for their parent’s home country his mother hasn’t let him forget about his roots Footballer has deep roots in the Pogba family and it was inherited from their father according to the brothers He’s the one who encouraged us to get involved in the sport,” said Florentin in an interview I dreamed of playing for Guinea.” He further added but the current coach has given me the vote of confidence He told me that I was one of the team’s driving forces Paul who has accomplished more in football but when you take a look at their stats in FIFA 17 but there are actually six areas in which Florentin betters his younger brother But it could be argued that the six attributes in which Florentin is better than Pogba are actually directly related to him being a centre back Paul is much better than his older brother in other neutral categories such as acceleration Florentin Pogba stated that he would like to play alongside his brothers in a professional football game but his brothers have managed to forge successful careers especially at a stage when it’s so tough to get noticed by top teams such as St “We used to play every day and hope that one day all three of us would play together in a professional match We haven't managed it yet but having two of us together on the pitch is already good.” Florentin will be squaring off against his younger brother and has promised not to take it easy on him “we're both determined players," said the Guinea international defender Your perspective matters!Start the conversation