Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Paul Pogba has invested in one of the world's foremost camel racing teams.
The former Manchester United midfielder is now a
shareholder and ambassador with Al Haboob, a Saudi Arabian outfit.
Pogba, 32, who now plays for Monaco, spends time studying
the sport and admires the 'heart, sacrifice and teamwork' involved in racing
the desert-dwelling ungulates. They can reach a top speed of 40mph.
It comes just weeks after the Frenchman returned to football
after his 18-month doping ban.
'I’ve watched my fair share of [camel] races
on YouTube and spent time doing research in my spare time trying to
understand the techniques and strategies,' Pogba
told BBC Sport.
'And what stood out to me is how much dedication it takes
from everyone involved. At the end of the day, sport is sport. It demands
heart, sacrifice and teamwork.
'People might not realise it, but sport always connects in
some way.
'Whether it’s football, camel racing, boxing, the
foundations are similar.
You need determination, you need focus, you need discipline,
and grit. That’s what makes champions at the end of the day.'
Al Haboob are the world's first professional camel racing
team and compete on the international stage.
They compete in the Gulf Cooperation Council
(involving Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab
Emirates) and wish to establish a fully professional league.
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