Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov honored Cristiano Ronaldo following the Portuguese forward's retirement from international football. Nurmagomedov, who retired undefeated from mixed martial arts in 2020, praised Ronaldo's career achievements while also directing remarks at critics of the footballer.
Ronaldo announced his departure from the Portugal national team after a career spanning two decades, during which he became the all-time leading scorer in men's international football. Nurmagomedov's tribute highlighted the mutual respect between two of the most dominant athletes in their respective sports.
