- Conor McGregor prepared for his cafe football team Black Forge FC on Saturday
- He made headlines when he wrestled an unsuspecting opponent to the ground
- The UFC star followed up the antics by tripping him and falling on his body
UFC superstar Conor McGregor took his work in the octagon to the football pitch as he played for his pub’s football team on Saturday.
He played in a Premier Division match between Black Forge FC and Harding FC in the United Churches Football League (UCFL), which ended in a 1–1 draw.
The 36-year-old donned the number 11 shirt for his side, named after his pub – the Black Forge Inn – and lined up on the left wing.
Black Forge FC sit second in one of Irish football’s many amateur competitions, having won four of their seven games so far this season.
McGregor shockingly lashed out at one of his opponents during the match after losing possession. The Irishman took a heavy touch after trying to control a loose ball and was subsequently dispossessed.
He then wrapped his arms around his opponent, stood behind him and finally wrestled him until he lost his balance.
Conor McGregor wrestled his opponent to the ground during an amateur football match on Saturday
The 36-year-old, representing Black Forge FC, followed up with a blistering tackle
Before the innocent player fell to the ground, McGregor extended his leg at the level of his opponent’s knee, guaranteeing his fall, before the UFC star landed with his body draped over him.
In addition to his on-field antics, McGregor’s interest in the world of football has grown online in the past week, with the former lightweight champion recently revealing he would like to own a team.
He said he wants to buy two football clubs – after billionaire tycoon Elon Musk was sensationally linked to Liverpool.
McGregor, whose net worth is estimated at around £160 million, announced his interest in taking over the unnamed clubs on social media but quickly deleted the post.
He claimed he would be willing to branch out on different sides of the League of Ireland.
Alongside a photo of himself posing with the FAI Trophy that Drogheda United won in November, McGregor wrote: ‘How much does it cost to buy a League of Ireland team? Maybe I’ll buy two.’
McGregor is the cousin of Drogheda striker Warren Davis. However, the club quickly distanced itself from ‘Notorious’, effectively ruling out a purchase.
In a statement posted online, the club said: ‘Today a social media post has been brought to our attention regarding the FAI Cup.
Conor McGregor announced earlier this week that he wants to buy two League of Ireland clubs
McGregor announced his intention in a social media post before quickly deleting the post
‘The people depicted are close to one of our players, who like all the other players held the cup to celebrate with their families at various intervals.
‘Drogheda United does not associate us in any way with the person who posted the social media post, or with any unauthorized brands mentioned.’
McGregor, who is reportedly worth £200 million, recently appeared in court in Ireland after being accused of ‘raping and assaulting’ Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018. He was ordered to pay more than £ 200,000 in damages after a jury found him. liable for abuse.
McGregor denies the allegations and could appeal the verdict to Dublin High Court.