‘After all Khabib goes to win’: Cristiano Ronaldo backs his ‘brother’ Khabib Nurmagomedov to defend title at UFC 254 (VIDEO)

Iconic soccer celebrity Cristiano Ronaldo has thrown his weight behind Khabib Nurmagomedov forward of his light-weight title protection in opposition to Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, saying that his “brother” is “after all going to win.”

Juventus ace Ronaldo, who’s at the moment recovering in Italy after being identified with COVID-19 earlier this week, has maintained a friendship with the Russian UFC champion relationship again to his Actual Madrid days, so it comes as no shock that he’s backing Khabib to increase his undefeated streak when he steps into the cage with Gaethje on “UFC Struggle Island” subsequent weekend.

“After all, after all, Khabib goes to win!” Ronaldo instructed followers in an Instagram Stay session.

“My brother! Inshallah!“

Khabib, who’s a famous soccer fan and ardent supporter of Actual Madrid in addition to his hometown membership Anzhi Makhachkala, obtained a present of a signed shirt from Ronaldo in 2018, and their friendship reportedly blossomed since. 

It comes as little shock, then, that Ronaldo is endorsing Khabib’s possibilities in what’s a highly-anticipated UFC primary occasion in opposition to highly effective American Gaethje. 

Along with Khabib being a fan of “The Stunning Sport,” Ronaldo is understood to maintain abreast of all issues blended martial arts. 

Along with his friendship with Khabib, Ronaldo has additionally hung out within the firm of the Russian’s arch-rival, Conor McGregor, and famously visited the Irishman’s gymnasium forward of his 2017 rematch with Nate Diaz. 

Nonetheless, provided that Ronaldo’s allegiances now appear to lie squarely with Khabib, it’s unlikely that the Portuguese ace will search one other assembly with McGregor given the heated nature of their rivalry. 

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