The art of the opposite. Paul Pogba is as elusive in life as he is on the football field. The 2018 world champion with the Blues confirmed this reputation by announcing, this Wednesday morning, via a video on his Instagram account and an interview with the BBC, that he had embarked on a new adventure…
He became a shareholder and ambassador of Al Haboob. Founded by entrepreneurs Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir, Al Haboob is the world’s first modern camel racing team to compete internationally, in the UAE and the Gulf. Little known in the West, it is a popular and historic sport in the Middle East and the Far East.
“Proud to be part of a historic sporting moment, to join the Al Haboob camel racing team as a shareholder and ambassador,” the 32-year-old launched on his networks to accompany the announcement video. Let’s write history together.” A message accompanied by the… camel emoji.
“In the end, sport remains sport”
“I watched a lot of races (camels) on YouTube and I spent time doing research in my free time to try to understand the techniques and strategies, explains the 32-year-old French international during the interview with the BBC. What struck me most was the considerable commitment it requires from everyone involved. In the end, sport remains sport. It requires heart, sacrifice and team spirit. »
Values that the Monaco player hopes to pass on to his new team. “Whether it’s football, camel racing or boxing, the foundations are similar,” continues Pogba. It takes determination, focus, discipline and tenacity. This is what, in the end, makes champions. »
“His influence, his leadership and his passion for the transmission of cultural heritage perfectly reflect the values of Al Haboob,” appreciates Omar Almaeena, one of the co-founders of the team. This partnership is about more than just racing, it’s about sharing a legacy that deserves global recognition. »
Absent from football for more than two years due to numerous injuries and an eighteen-month suspension for doping, Paul Pogba signed with Monaco last summer.
:watermark(https://f.pmo.ee//logos/4132/d583334e07b643b158b745b655f05032.png,-2p,-2p,0,18,none):format(webp)/nginx/o/2026/04/30/17603586t1h2a43.jpg "Artūrs Šilovs: Vancouver Canucks’ Sensation Faces World Championship Injury Doubt")