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VIDEO: Conor McGregor turns out for Irish pub team as 'Notorious' UFC star flies into challenges, grapples opponents and nearly scores screamer

<p>The ‘Notorious’ MMA superstar continues to take a break from life inside the Octagon, but has been keeping himself busy. McGregor <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/disgraced-ufc-star-conor-mcgregor-prompts-top-flight-club-issue-strong-statement-after-takeover-suggestion/blt34b1d0f5a5e2a34f" target="_blank">is a football fan</a>, with allegiance pledged to various teams – including Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool, along with Scottish heavyweights Celtic - and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ufc-star-mcgregor-man-utd-celtic-investment/fg6g8rhmmw8g18lmg1kbutw9f" target="_blank">continues to be linked with various takeover bids</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Conor McGregor using MMA while playing football today 😭 <a href="https://t.co/UeBnRjbMhl">pic.twitter.com/UeBnRjbMhl</a></p>— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) <a href="https://twitter.com/HappyPunch/status/1878170373692309515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>For now, he has turned his attention towards on-field matters, with the 36-year-old turning out for a team named after The Black Forge pub that he owns. Unsurprisingly, McGregor looked to put his physical qualities to good use while sporting No.11 on his back.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>At one point, after losing the ball, McGregor lunged into a tackle studs first. He also booted an opponent in the stomach when attempting a shot, but came close to scoring a spectacular winner in a game then ended 1-1 as he lobbed a half-volley onto the top of the crossbar from 20 yards out.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽️🤯 Conor McGregor almost sniped one from about 30 yards out today on the football pitch <a href="https://t.co/nkOkNj3ZLS">pic.twitter.com/nkOkNj3ZLS</a></p>— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) <a href="https://twitter.com/full_send_mma/status/1878199194403684614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Fans on social media have enjoyed watching the clips of McGregor in action, with his performance as chaotic as expected. One said: "The type of tackles I would expect him to make." Others added "can see why he picked fighting" and "McGregor playing footy is the funniest thing ever."</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>McGregor, who is seeing a fight with Logan Paul or KSI speculated on, will be back in spectator role on Sunday when he joins the millions tuning in from around the world to catch <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/more-misery-marcus-rashford-exiled-miss-arsenal-fa-cup-ruben-amorim-leaves-out-squad-barcelona-ac-milan-transfer/blt70427eda0497479f" target="_blank">United’s FA Cup third-round clash with Arsenal</a> at Emirates Stadium.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

VIDEO: Conor McGregor turns out for Irish pub team as 'Notorious' UFC star flies into challenges, grapples opponents and nearly scores screamer | Goal.com

Conor McGregor put his UFC skills to good use when turning his hand to football, with the Irishman flying into tackles and almost scoring a screamer.

VIDEO: Conor McGregor turns out for Irish pub team as &apos;Notorious&apos; UFC star flies into challenges, grapples opponents and nearly scores screamer