UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov Meets Football GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo
Beyond his UFC legend status, Khabib Nurmagomedov grew up loving football, following the sport passionately throughout his childhood years. The former lightweight champion is a devoted Real Madrid supporter and has frequently shared public admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Both global superstars have maintained a long relationship built on mutual respect, praising each other’s discipline and mentality. Recently, the ‘Eagle’ met Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards ceremony held in Dubai.
A video showed Nurmagomedov shaking hands with Ronaldo as both legends sat together during the prestigious awards event. Ronaldo won the Best Middle East Player award, while Khabib Nurmagomedov attended as a special guest presenter, creating one night’s most viral moments.
Clips shared across Instagram and multiple platforms framed the moment as “legend meets legend,” instantly capturing global fan attention worldwide. Khabib Nurmagomedov was introduced on stage as a special guest and actively participated by presenting the Comeback of the Year award.
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The prestigious honor was awarded to Paul Pogba, celebrating his return to football and resilience through injuries and setbacks. The former UFC champion also shared a hilarious onstage moment with Ronaldo Nazario and the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.
Why Khabib Nurmagomedov considers Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT of football
Many fans consider Khabib Nurmagomedov the MMA GOAT due to his unbeaten 29-0 record, dominance, discipline, and championship reign. He retired as UFC lightweight champion, having lost barely rounds showcasing elite grappling control, mental toughness, and unmatched consistency.
Cristiano Ronaldo is regarded as football’s GOAT for record goals, multiple Ballon d’Ors, Champions League titles, longevity, and success across leagues. Khabib Nurmagomedov has openly idolised Ronaldo for years, frequently praising his discipline, work ethic, and relentless hunger for greatness.
He has repeatedly stated that Ronaldo is the greatest footballer ever, placing him ahead of Lionel Messi due to longevity. According to Nurmagomedov, Ronaldo’s success across multiple leagues, physical dedication, leadership qualities, and winning mentality define true sporting greatness.
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