Paul Pogba makes beautiful profession transfer and joins world’s first professional camel racing staff
Paul Pogba has found a new team
Paul Pogba has joined the world’s first professional camel racing team Al Haboob in a groundbreaking new venture.
The ex-Manchester United star has joined the club as both an ambassador and shareholder, marking his journey into the business as the first time a professional footballer has held an ownership stake in the sport.
The Saudi-based team are competing across the UAE and GCC as the involvement of the 2018 World Cup winner is certainly quite the coup for a sport looking to make global headway.
Discussing his decision to make his mark in camel racing, the AS Monaco midfielder said: “I am incredibly excited to be joining forces with Al Haboob. From the moment I spoke with Omar and Safwan, I felt their passion, their vision, and their genuine love for this sport.
“They are forward-thinking entrepreneurs who want to build something meaningful, and that energy is contagious – it’s something I picked up on from our very first meeting. Their ambition to elevate camel racing onto a global stage is something I truly connect with.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed with many opportunities and proposals, but this one felt different. It spoke to me on a deeper level – to culture, to legacy, to storytelling. I want to be part of a project that goes beyond sport, one that brings people together and shines a light on traditions that deserve to be celebrated. Joining Al Haboob felt like being invited into a new family, and saying yes was an easy decision.
“I’ve always been someone who wants to try new things and do things differently – whether it’s how I play, how I express myself, or how I approach life off the pitch. That mindset has followed me into my business world too. I look for unique, exciting opportunities that challenge me and allow me to grow. Al Haboob represents exactly that: something fresh, something meaningful, and something exciting while staying true to who I am.”
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