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Paul Pogba Invests in Saudi Camel Racing Team Al Haboob as Shareholder and Ambassador

The move aligns Pogba with Al Haboob's bid to modernise camel racing through technology, stricter veterinary care and global storytelling.

Overview

  • Al Haboob confirmed Pogba has taken an equity stake and will serve as an ambassador to introduce the sport to new audiences.
  • The Saudi-founded outfit, created by Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir, presents itself as the world’s first professional camel racing team competing across the GCC.
  • The team says Pogba is the first professional footballer to hold an ownership stake in a camel racing operation.
  • Al Haboob highlights robot jockeys with GPS and biometric monitoring alongside enhanced veterinary standards as it pursues a professional Camel Racing League.
  • Pogba, who returned for Monaco last month after his doping suspension was cut to 18 months, says he has studied the sport and hopes to own the world’s most expensive camel.