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Pogba invests in Saudi Arabian camel racing team
Paul Pogba
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Paul Pogba signed a two-year deal with Monaco last summer
By
Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
Published
6 hours ago
Paul Pogba has moved into the sport of camel racing after investing in Saudi Arabia-based team Al Haboob.
The Monaco midfielder has become a shareholder and ambassador for Al Haboob – the world’s first professional camel racing team competing across the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf.
Pogba, 32, told BBC Sport: “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.
“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.”
Camel racing is a traditional sport which is particularly popular in the Middle East
