K. Nurmagomedov (right) poses next to A. Ferguson (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Adept of Islam, Khabib Nurmagomedov He never hid his aversion to drinking alcohol. The athlete, however, experienced a curious episode in the presence of the legendary former coach, Alex Ferguson, when the football icon invited him to enjoy some wine. With good humor, the Russian joked about the situation and made the fans laugh when he explained why he would not accept the cup.
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“I was at Old Trafford Trafford, with Patrice Evra, Usain Bolt and Sir Alex Ferguson and Ferguson offered me wine. For him, it's a good thing. I don't judge him. But how am I going to explain. There are two ways: you can be direct, and say 'no, no', I'm Muslim and I never drink'. There is the other way, which I told him: 'it's not a good idea. If I drink, I can crush all of you,” said Khabib, in a video recorded by 'MuslimDaily' and translated by 'Sixth Round'.
After eliciting laughter from the audience watching the interview, Nurmagomedov continued talking about his lifestyle.
“Being a Muslim is not easy, but at the same time, you shouldn’t make it difficult. Be a good person and show them that you are Muslim. I think Bolt and Evra understood it too.
Retired since October 2020, Khabib has become a well-known figure when it comes to MMA. Recently, the former UFC champion recorded a meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom he has a long-standing friendship.
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