UFC Hero Khabib Picks Ronaldo Over Messi In GOAT Debate

Reigning UFC Lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, have had his say on who is football’s greatest of all time.

And the Dagestan hero chooses Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi.

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Khabib is a Real fan, so perhaps it is understandable it is a former Galáctico that he ranks as the game’s No. 1

Speaking to Russian YouTuber Krasava, he said: “Well, I would place Cristiano first.

“Cristiano is the best. Zlatan can also be called a great player in his own way. And in terms of results – Messi is the best.

“So: Cristiano, Messi, Zlatan.”

However, it is fair to say Khabib enjoys watching Messi play. Recently, he was spotted attending the Barcelona v PSG clash in the Champions League.

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In October last year, Khabib called time on his career after defeating Justin Gaethje on Fight Island to move to 29-0.

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