K. Nurmagomedov is an avowed football fan. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A cold shower for those who already imagined themselves attending the premiere of Khabib Nurmagomedov in professional football. After publication by FC Legion Dynamo Makhachkala, Russian third division team, which suggested hiring the UFC legend, the athlete's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, made a point of denying the information.
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According to 'MMA Junkie', Abdelaziz guaranteed that 'there is no truth' in the information that Khabib would migrate to professional football. The businessman concluded by calling the narrative 'fake news' (fake news).
Last week, Nurmagomedov was photographed in a meeting with the team's president, Shamil Lakhiyalov. In the caption for the image, published on the club's official profile, the text hinted at optimism in counting on the former fighter.
Considered one of the biggest names in recent MMA history, Nurmagomedov never hid his passion for football. The 'Eagle', from time to time, shares images with references from the sport, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Seedorf.
Former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), Khabib announced his retirement from the sport in October last season. After hitting Justin gaethje and unify the category title, the athlete, still in the Octagon, guaranteed that this would have been his last fight. Emotional, the combatant supported the decision in the death of his father, Abdulmanap, who died in July 2020, victim of complications from Covid-19.
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