Conor McGregor has once again captured the attention of UFC fans, but this time it’s not for his fighting prowess. Over the weekend, the mixed martial arts superstar made waves on social media with his unexpected foray into football. Videos emerged online showing McGregor on the pitch in Ireland, and let’s just say, his skills didn’t exactly impress the crowd.
The former UFC champion was spotted making some rather aggressive tackles and creating a bit of mayhem during the match. Before the game kicked off, McGregor took to his social media accounts to announce his involvement, posting a picture of the flashy Nike boots he planned to wear along with the cheeky caption, “Today we ball.” He even hyped up his abilities, declaring, “I break jaws with my shoulder, and noses. I get the ball any pitch, any where. Moses.”
Fans quickly took note of his choice in purple footwear, with one fan humorously lamenting that they had expected him to don pink boots instead. As the footage of his performance circulated, many expressed their disappointment, pointing out the lack of soccer finesse in his style. Some even likened his playing technique to that of an MMA fighter rather than a traditional football player.
In one particularly memorable moment, McGregor was caught on camera yanking down an opponent, leading to a flurry of jokes referencing his MMA background. A few fans even speculated on whether his aggressive approach might earn him a spot on the Manchester United roster.
Following the viral footage of his football antics, McGregor posted again, drawing a parallel between himself and the biblical figure Moses, claiming he could dominate the midfield in any game. This unusual venture into football comes on the heels of McGregor’s interest in potentially acquiring two football clubs, particularly after reports surfaced about Elon Musk’s interest in buying Liverpool.
While fans were eagerly awaiting McGregor’s return to the octagon, possibly against rivals like Logan Paul or KSI, it appears he’s also exploring new avenues outside of combat sports. It will be intriguing to see how this newfound passion for football unfolds for the Irish fighter.
