Exotic move! Paul Pogba becomes co-owner of Al Habob camel racing team...

Development beyond football sometimes leads to unexpected outcomes.

Details: Today, it was announced that French Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba, 32, has officially become one of the owners of the world’s very first professional camel racing team, named Al Habob.

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Al Habob is a Saudi club that will forever go down in history as the world’s first professional camel racing team, making Pogba a truly unique investor.

“Camel racing is entering a new era, full of meaning, scope, and heritage. ‘Al Habob’ is not just a team. It’s a movement built on legacy, achievement, and cultural influence. We’re not just following the rules of racing: we’re rewriting them. The storm has a name. And it’s only gaining momentum.” reads the team’s official statement.

Camel racing is a popular sport in the Middle East, Pakistan, and Mongolia, but it’s in Saudi Arabia that the discipline reaches a whole new level. Currently, the Al Habob team has 11 camels on its roster and has already claimed 11 victories in all the tournaments it has entered.

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