Khabib Nurmagomedov Appears with sports legends. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The moral of Khabib Nurmagomedov He went beyond the MMA barriers and onto the football field. Retired from MMA, the former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) shared photos on social media alongside great legends of world football, and as a big fan of the sport, he documented everything on social media.
In an Instagram post, Khabib appeared at a high-profile gathering alongside fighters Andrea Pirlo, Francesco Totti, Edgar Davids, David Trezeguet, Wesley Sneijder, and Christian Vieri. Excited, the former UFC champion Khabib described the reunion as "a legendary squad."
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It is not the first time that Khabib Nurmagomedov He meets with world football stars. By the end of 2025, the MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer had already enjoyed time with Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimović. During the meeting with Pogba and Ibrahimović, Khabib even engaged in an arm wrestling match against the Swede.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov's career in the UFC
Khabib Nurmagomedov He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on June 30, 2022. Photo: Reproduction
Former Russian professional mixed martial artist Khabib Nurmagomedov made history in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Nurmagomedov was the UFC lightweight champion with the longest reign in history, holding the belt from April 2018 to March 2021. During his time as a professional, the Russian recorded 29 wins and no losses, retiring undefeated.
'The Eagle' has been involved in memorable fights in UFC history, defeating names such as Conor McGregor, Justin gaethje, Rafael dos Anjos, Edson Barboza e Dustin poirierInducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on June 30, 2022, Khabib, 37, is widely considered one of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time.
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