HE’S used to beating defenders but Cristiano Ronaldo had to watch his step as he welcomed pal Khabib Nurmagomedov to Manchester.
The Manchester United star faced off against the UFC icon before attempting a jokey takedown that didn’t quite go to plan.
Khabib shrugged off the forward’s grapple before seizing him by the arms with his notorious vice-like grip.
The former lightweight champ was at Old Trafford on Saturday to see United draw 1-1 with Everton.
Ronaldo started on the bench – a decision that didn’t impress legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
And Khabib left his fans in no doubt over the high regard he has for the Portuguese as they met afterwards.
Posting the video on Instagram, Khabib wrote: “He is a best ever, keep doing your things Champ, you inspire millions of people around the World.”
The decorated pair are famously good friends.
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Khabib claimed his mate Ronaldo told him he was moving back to United from Juventus a month before the dramatic news became public.
The 33-year-old also revealed the two stars talk to each other on the phone almost every day.
Five-time Ballon D’Or winner Ronaldo reportedly told the undefeated Khabib he feared his son wouldn’t have the same hunger as him growing up.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
