An Instagram post from Khabib Nurmagomedov showcased a few moments from his recent soccer cup victory. One of the snaps in his post showed Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov as a member of his team.
Khabib is undoubtedly one of the most famous MMA athletes in the world. But his love for soccer also knows no bounds. Several videos on the web reveal that the former UFC lightweight king often takes to the soccer pitch during his free time.
Nurmagomedov's post revealed that his team had been crowned champions of a soccer tournament organized in his native Dagestan. The only video in the post showcased him spending some lighthearted moments with his team members after the victory.
The caption read:
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"It was a great week. There were many interesting matches and no less interesting conversations outside the matches. The games were intense. I had to go out on the field myself. Thanks to everyone who supported us, see you next year."
Check out a few moments of Nurmagomedov enjoying his team's victory:
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When Khabib Nurmagomedov visited Manchester United to meet his soccer idol Cristiano Ronaldo
There are multiple instances where Khabib Nurmagomedov has mentioned who his favorite soccer star is, Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo. While regular 'CR7' fans can only dream of meeting him, the Dagestani made good use of his massive stature in the sporting world to get in touch with his soccer idol.
Nurmagomedov visited Old Trafford in 2021, which is the home ground of English soccer giants Manchester United, where he met Ronaldo. The MMA icon also shared a few moments with Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul Pogba, and others.
Check out a few moments from Nurmagomedov's meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo: