K. Nurmagomedov was at Camp Nou to watch the match between PSG and Barcelona. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Retired from MMA since October 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov closely followed PSG's victory over Barcelona, last Tuesday (16), valid for the round of XNUMX of the Champions League (Champions League). After watching the French team thrash 4-1 over, in Camp Nou, the Spanish team, the UFC lightweight leader (up to 70,3kg) even took home a treat from Mbappé. At the end of the dispute, the Russian was presented with a signed shirt and recorded it on his Instagram account.
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A self-confessed football fan, the MMA star will have plenty of reasons to cherish Mbappé's tribute. 'Owner of the Game', the athlete scored three of the four goals for the French team, which took an important step towards qualifying for the next stage of the competition.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the stadium did not have the traditional fans, who usually fill the stadium. Camp Nou. The Russian then watched the match from a privileged location, almost in the center of the stands.
The former fighter's love for football is such that, last month, the Russian was invited to join a team in his country. The board even sent the athlete a registration form, which, if signed, would allow him to compete alongside the other players.
K. Nurmagomedov was presented with a shirt by Mbappé after the Champions League game. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
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Considered one of the biggest names in the recent history of mixed martial arts, Khabib left the sport after crashing Justin gaethje No. UFC 254. After unifying the lightweight belt, the Russian, still in the octagon, announced that he would leave the sport.
One of the main reasons for the decision was the death of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, in July 2020. At the time, the champion admitted that it made no sense to continue competing without the presence of his main coach and mentor.
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