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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 17: Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after teammate Islam Makhachev’s victory against Thiago Moises in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on July 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)|GettyImages
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 17: Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after teammate Islam Makhachev’s victory against Thiago Moises in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on July 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)|GettyImages
Soccer fans around the world are in for a spectacle with FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar reaching its climax. Fans around the world are showing support for their favorite teams. UFC fighters are no exceptions to the soccer fever. Khabib Nurmagomedov, as the fans know, is always been an avid soccer game watcher. The UFC legend is one of the most enthusiastic watchers of the sport. This time, he has shown support for one of his favorite players ahead of the semi-finals.
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Nurmagomedov also jokingly said that he should be snapped up by some teams in the Premier League. He said he loves the idea of playing soccer.
Khabib Nurmagomedov posts a story for his player
Khabib Nurmagomedov has shown his support for Luka Modric in his recent Instagram Story. The UFC legend is a massive supporter of Real Madrid; he has publicly been a fan of the club. He is also a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, and the global soccer superstar is a fan of Khabib in return.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: Khabib Nurmagomedov interacts with media during the UFC 249 press conference at T-Mobile Arena on March 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
In his recent Instagram story, Khabib Nurmagomedov posted a clip of a match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The clip features Lionel Messi and Luka Modric. Messi is shown to carry the ball and attempts to dribble while Luka Modric chases him down. Towards the end of the brief clip; Modric trips Messi over a tackle in an attempt to win the ball for his team. Later, Modric is shown to win the ball from the seven-time Ballon D’or winner.
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Champions League’s Instagram account originally posted this reel on their account. Nurmagomedov also wrote “Tonight” on his Instagram story; which signals that he is excited about the match between Croatia and Argentina.
‘The Eagle’ loves soccer
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It is of no surprise to anyone that the UFC Legend has always been in love with the beautiful game. He has countless times shared his love for the game. Moreover, when he is not beating up his opponents, the UFC legend like to let his feet do the talking. ‘The Eagle’ plays a game with his mates over minutes when he wants.
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 08: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus F.C. is put under pressure by Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Group G stage match between FC Barcelona and Juventus at Camp Nou on December 08, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Previously, Nurmagomedov has also visited Santiago Bernabéu; to see a Real Madrid match. During this year, he was seen at Old Trafford to see his friend Cristiano Ronaldo play.
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Who will you be supporting in the FIFA world cup? Khabib Nurmagomedov has spoken and so should you.
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