Paul Pogba Bets Big, Enters Professional Camel Racing with Stake in Al Haboob
In a surprising turn that bridges European football and traditional Gulf culture, Paul Pogba has announced that he is now a shareholder and ambassador for Al Haboob, the world’s first professional camel racing team.
A New Chapter Off the Pitch
Pogba’s involvement with Al Haboob marks a bold departure from the football pitch to the desert racetracks of the Middle East. The 32‑year‑old midfielder, currently with AS Monaco, revealed that his interest in camel racing started as a casual fascination, he spent hours on YouTube studying races, learning about the techniques and strategies behind the sport.
For Pogba, the transition from football to camel racing isn’t as far‑fetched as it seems: “Sport is sport,” he said. “Whether it’s football, camel racing, boxing, the foundations are similar. You need determination, focus, discipline, and grit.”
Al Haboob: Global Vision for a Traditional Sport
Founded in Saudi Arabia by entrepreneurs Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir, Al Haboob aims to modernise camel racing and launch the world’s first professional camel racing league.
With Pogba onboard, the team hopes to elevate the sport’s global profile, using his star power to attract new audiences, enhance media strategy, and widen community outreach.
Why This Matters
Pogba’s entry into camel racing underscores growing cross‑cultural interest and investment in traditional Gulf sports. For a global football icon, this move signals openness to exploring non‑conventional ventures and embracing heritage‑rich cultural disciplines beyond mainstream sports.