UFC fans were left surprised by Conor McGregor’s recent social media activity before he made headlines for his performance in a football match. Over the weekend, videos surfaced online showing McGregor playing football in Ireland, and fans were less than impressed with his skills on the pitch.
The former UFC champion was seen aggressively tackling players and causing chaos during the match. Prior to the game, McGregor took to social media to announce his participation, sharing a photo of the Nike boots he would be wearing with the caption, “Today we ball.” He even boasted about his abilities, stating, “I break jaws with my shoulder, and noses. I get the ball any pitch, any where. Moses.”
Fans couldn’t help but comment on McGregor’s choice of purple boots, with one disappointed fan jokingly mentioning they expected him to wear pink ones instead. Others reacted to the footage of his performance, criticizing his lack of finesse and comparing his playing style to that of an MMA fighter rather than a footballer.
In one clip, McGregor was seen pulling down an opponent, prompting jokes about his MMA background. Some fans even questioned if he could play for Manchester United based on his aggressive playing style.
After the video of his football match went viral, McGregor shared another post on social media, comparing himself to biblical figure Moses in the center midfield of any pitch. This unexpected appearance in a football match comes after McGregor expressed interest in purchasing two football teams following reports of Elon Musk’s potential interest in buying Liverpool.
Fans were anticipating McGregor’s return to the fighting scene, possibly against Logan Paul or KSI. However, it seems like McGregor might be exploring opportunities beyond combat sports. It will be interesting to see where his newfound interest in football takes him next.
