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Khabib Nurmagomedov and his love for soccer is not new in the world of combat sports. The Dagestani has always been a keen follower of the sport often regarding it as the greatest sport of all time. He has consistently expressed his admiration for the sport, sometimes humorously suggesting that he should not have been fighting but playing soccer. Nevertheless, ‘eagle’s unwavering love for soccer traces back to his childhood which makes him an ardent supporter of the sport.

Nurmagomedov’s profound love for the sport has bestowed upon him the privilege of encountering numerous eminent personalities, including Cristiano Ronaldo and a number of other luminaries. Over an extended duration, the combat sambo specialist has harbored a profound admiration for David Beckham, often alluding to him as an iconic figure. In his most recent escapade, he uploaded a story where he lavished commendations upon the football legend.

Khabib Nurmagomedov pays tribute to David Beckham’s legendary soccer moment

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In the world of soccer, there exists no doubt that David Beckham stands as an indomitable force, a luminary whose achievements resound louder than any uttered accolades. His accomplishments are a testament unto themselves. Nurmagomedov, who is an ardent supporter of sports, has consistently witnessed leading soccer leagues, including the English Premier League.

Within the tapestry of his sports-loving heart, he reserves a profound respect for Beckham. The ‘Eagle’ has time and again termed David Beckham as a figure of legendary stature, an icon enshrined in his deepest adoration.

In his most recent endeavor, ‘The Eagle’ graced his Instagram handle with a narrative, wherein he unveiled a moment from the illustrious career of David Beckham. He shared a David Beckham Instagram post, in which Beckham engaged in an interview for a documentary centered around his life.

Within this particular post, he recollected the pivotal juncture when he expertly netted a goal that propelled England to a resounding victory in the match and advanced them to the 2002 soccer World Cup finals. This was all the more special to Beckham as he had redeemed himself of his mistake at the 1998 World Cup. The English star had received a red card in their group stage game against Argentina in the 1998 tournament.

The team would later lose the match on penalties, and be knocked out of the tournament. Beckham became the pariah for his dismissal at a crucial stage. Khabib Nurmagomedov, ever so well-versed in his football history, understood how much the 2002 moment meant to Beckham and shared a message for the ex-Real Madrid star.

 

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Nurmgomedov reshared the post on his story and added a sweet admiration for Beckham. He captioned the story in Russian which read “Every athlete has a moment that he cannot miss. These moments are called And this is not given to everyone. shine at the right moment”

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He further added “Last goal minutes of the match, when the country came to terms with the fact that they would watch the World Cup. This video shows the moment when one person drags the entire country to the World Cup. And what football means for England is a different story”. 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s love for soccer

Khabib Nurmagomedov was not only a legend in the UFC but also held a passionate love for his childhood game soccer. Born and raised in Dagestan, his early years were steeped in the nuances of the beautiful game. An unwavering fan of Real Madrid and the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, he once professed that football held the coveted title of his ‘first love.’

Had fate not ushered him towards the path of MMA, he ardently aspired to grace the football pitch as a professional player. Fast forward to the year 2021, and destiny orchestrated a serendipitous twist. He finally found himself living his cherished dream as he donned the colors of FC Legion Dynamo, a venerable third-tier outfit in Russia, assuming the role of a formidable midfielder.

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