Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that he spoke with Cristiano Ronaldo about his dream of becoming a professional footballer, as the UFC icon said he was a Real Madrid fan.
The Eagle’s love for football is well known and images have emerged of him playing with his friends in the UAE.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov confirmed his retirement immediately after beating Justin Gaethje
Khabib was even offered a professional football contract as he seeks new opportunities after retiring from mixed martial arts.
FC Kamaz of the Russian Professional Football League (third tier of Russian football) have offered the former lightweight champion a contract.
And in a recent interview, Khabib revealed that he spoke to some big names in the game about a possible football career, calling it a “childhood dream”.
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Khabib ran into Liverpool defender Van Dijk in Dubai
He told Match TV: “Playing football at a professional level is a childhood dream. Of course, I have such a wish. Football is the king of sport after all.
“Who haven’t I discussed this with!” I even spoke with UEFA president Aleskandr Ceferin, with the owner of PSG, yes and even with Cristiano Ronaldo.
After helping his cousin secure his very first UFC victory on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this month, Khabib traveled to Dubai and even ran into Liverpool defender Vigril van Dijk, who is recovering from a serious knee injury.
He is also good friends with Ronaldo and revealed which were the favorite teams.
Ronaldo is good friends with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib added: “The Spartak is of course great, but it’s at the national level. My dream club is Real Madrid.
“In fact, the first game I remember watching the full 90 minutes was Real against Juventus in 1998. [Champions League final]. I remember Mijatovic scoring from an offside position, but we won anyway.
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