McGregor in a moment of relaxation. Photo: Reproduction/X/TheNotoriousMMA
If he weren't a fighter, Conor McGregor He recently showed that he could also succeed in a very different sport. Last week, the former UFC featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion played a football match in Ireland and was the star of the show. In the friendly match, 'Notorious' played as a striker and scored three goals.
The Irishman was so pleased with his performance that he even posted a video of his highlights on his official 'X' account. And the first was a real stunner. From outside the box, McGregor unleashed a left-footed shot with the outside of his foot, unstoppable for the goalkeeper. In the second, the renowned striker received the ball alone in the penalty area and, calmly, slotted it past the goalkeeper.
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McGregor's hat trick also featured good positioning. Unmarked in the box, McGregor didn't even need to control the ball to find the back of the net. After the match, the Irishman, happy, congratulated the players and, smiling, celebrated what he had done on the field, saying: 'Things you love to see. Three, that's a sign. Triple crown'.
McGregor at the UFC White House?
Without fighting since 2021, Conor McGregorThe 37-year-old assures that he will return to competition. Excited and willing to silence critics who don't believe in his return to the UFC, the former featherweight and lightweight champion claims he will be in action at the company's event at the White House, scheduled to take place in June or July 2026.
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Inspired! pic.twitter.com/AQtAXoS7Oe
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 24, 2025
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