Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion took retirement in 2020 and since then he has taken up the coaching role. However, the undefeated Russian MMA fighter is still very determined to training and the sport, as well as seems to be enjoying other sports after his retirement from MMA.
Recently, Khabib revealed a humorous incident with Sir Alex Ferguson, which has left the fans in splits. Sir Alex offered Khabib some wine, and Khabib’s reply took the internet by storm.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s reaction to Sir Alex’s wine offer
In a recent interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a story when he was with Sir Alex Ferguson. The former UFC fighter witnessed Manchester United’s match against Everton at Old Trafford. When United’s boss offered Khabib a glass of wine, he turned it down by saying alcohol could make him go crazy, which could turn out to be dangerous for them.
The Eagle also explained that he was thinking about how to explain to Ferguson that he is a Muslim and doesn’t drink. Instead, he made up a humorous comment by saying if he drinks alcohol, he would smash all of them.
He said, “Sir Alex Ferguson asked me if I wanted a glass of wine. I was like, how do I explain to him that I’m Muslim? So I just said ‘Drinking isn’t good for me because if I do it, I’m going to crush you all.” To this Sir Alex responded, “Okay, it’s better if you don’t drink.” The hilarious response has wowed fans.
đŁď¸ Khabib Nurmagomedov: â Sir Alex Ferguson asked me if I wanted a glass of wine. I was like, how do I explain to him that I'm Muslim? So I just said 'Drinking isn't good for me because if I do it, I'm going to crush you all.'
— Football Talk (@FootballTalkHQ) December 31, 2023
He replied, 'Okay, it's better if you don't drink'⌠pic.twitter.com/xgdOvzaMyS
Which club does Khabib support?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a big fan of football other than MMA. Recently he has been making a lot of appearances at football matches around the world. It is a million dollar question, which club resonates most with the undefeated UFC star. In a past interview with BT Sport, he admitted to being a Real Madrid fan.
The Eagle has also claimed to watch a lot of Liverpool matches in the Champions League. Khabib grew up in a small Russian town, primarily focusing on his combat training. His interest in football might have developed during his childhood years.
Even though he achieved success as an MMA fighter, he mentioned that football will always be his ‘first love.’ Now, he is following the sport and maintains a good relationship with its greats. It seems Khabib is a big Cristiano Ronaldo fan, sharing numerous selfies with the football star over the years.
