Khabib Nurmagomedov records meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo and praises him: 'Best of all'

K. Nurmagomedov (left) records meeting with C. Ronaldo (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Two of the greatest sportsmen of all time, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Cristiano Ronaldo met this Monday (4), at the Manchester United premises, in England. Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg.) and football fan, the Russian liked the footballer and praised him as 'best of all', through his social networks.

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“He’s the best of them all, keep doing your thing, champ. You inspire millions of people around the world,” Khabib wrote.

The unusual scene also happened in the same publication. Nurmagomedov also recorded a 'tense' face to face with CR7, in which the two hugged and smiled moments later.

It's not the first relationship Khabib Nurmagomedov with football. Previously, FC Legion Dynamo Makhachkala – a team from the Russian third division – learned of the former champion's admiration for football and made an invitation so he could join the main cast. The agreement, however, was denied by Khabib's manager, Ali Abdelaziz.

Considered, by many, as the greatest lightweight (up to 70,3kg.) in the history of Ultimate, Khabib announced his retirement in October 2020, when he finished Justin gaethje for the category belt. Emotional, the fighter upheld the decision following the death of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who died in July 2020, a victim of complications from Covid-19.

 

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