Conor McGregor waltzed onto the pitch before posing for pictures (Image: (Image: Declan Rice/Instagram))
Conor McGregor was told to exit the pitch after game against , despite clicking snaps with key players. The in London for ‘s 2-0 win over the French heavyweights on Tuesday night. Post-match, ventured onto the pitch.
Social media buzzed with footage of McGregor enjoying a casual kickabout, and he struck poses with talents and . Yet, it seems McGregor, ex- dual champion, lacked official clearance to be on the pitch and got escorted off by security soon after his entrance.
The reports that McGregor wasn’t an official guest; his ticket came from a third-party source. Boldly, post-victory, he left his seat, stepped onto the green and got taken aside by security.
Even off the Octagon, McGregor seized the moment to flaunt his ventures, showcasing cans of Forged Irish Stour and Proper No Twelve whiskey at the pitch’s center circle in an Instagrammed photo.
‘The Notorious’ gave more than just a photo op to English winger Saka, delivering an improvised MMA tutorial on the spot, tapping Saka’s legs before a light-hearted clinch. “Be careful, man,” quipped a jesting Saka.
The Gunners had a night to remember, securing one of their most significant victories on the European stage in recent years. and Saka netted within 35 minutes, putting ‘s squad firmly in control, and they maintained their lead to clinch an unforgettable win.
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Conor McGregor stopped to advertise his alcohol brands (Image: (Image: Conor McGregor/Instagram))
Despite his visit to the Emirates, McGregor revealed in 2022 that he is a supporter. He told the club’s website: “I was more a player than a watcher back then [when I was a child], but was my team.
It was only the other day I came across an old picture of myself wearing that infamous grey United jersey, which I bought with my [First Holy] Communion money at eight years of age. I see my son when I look at that photo. I’d love to know where it is now. A truly ‘Notorious’ football jersey!
“I was attracted to the success and winning mentality of the club and people surrounded by United. Irish legends like Denis Irwin and were dedicated to their craft and had that winning mentality.
was one of the best midfielders European football has ever seen. Opponents would be mentally beaten before they’d even stepped on to the pitch to face him.
“”Then they had the don of football at the helm, the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. To have that much success over such a long period is remarkable and something I continue to aspire to.
And he did it by nurturing youngsters into stars and not by spending and spending and spending like some of these other managers. “.