Latest news with #BlackForgeF.C.

Time of India

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor leaves fans in awe as he posts images and videos of his son engaged in soccer training

Conor McGregor with his son Conor Jr. Image via Conor McGregor/X Conor McGregor 's shift in interest across different careers becomes visibly evident through his posts on social media, especially X. While he stepped away from the Octagon for a while to focus on his political venture, the fighter's recent post showcases his admiration for the sport of soccer . McGregor sponsors and endorses a local club named Black Forge F.C., and the team has even won a regional championship. While training alongside the team, the Notorious posted a series of pictures with his son, Conor Jr. that have stirred the interest of the fans . Conor McGregor owns a local club Black Forge F.C, plays as a striker himself It's been so long now that the once furious legend within the Octagon has stepped away and has not shown any signs of returning despite multiple comeback teases. The fighter's last full-fledged bout was against Dustin Poirier, which ended in a leg injury. Months later, Conor McGregor was scheduled to face Michael Chandler, but the former had to withdraw owing to a toe injury. That was it. Since then, the Irish fighter, despite remaining socially active and teasing a potential comeback multiple times, has stayed away from the Octagon. Over the course of the last few months, the fighter has expressed his interest in the presidential run of Ireland. McGregor did receive support, but in a divided manner. While some of the fans supported him, many, including the officials in the administrative bodies of the country, stood against the fighter's decision. The Notorious even met the US president, Donald Trump, to build a cordial relationship between the individuals. The fighter was not just interested in politics but also became a part-time owner of the BKFC. He owns a pub in Dublin, Ireland, named Black Forge Inn, which now sponsors and endorses a local soccer club under the banner Black Forge F.C. McGregor's interest in soccer is not a newfound one. He has been attracted to the world of soccer from a very early stage of his life. His team even won a regional championship - the United Churches Football League. McGregor himself is part of the team, where he plays the role of the striker. The fighter's love for the sport seems to be never-ending, and it is reflected yet again in his recent post, where the fighter was seen training along with his eldest son, Conor Jr. Fans are delighted to see the young kid playing along with his father and some even compared him to the famous athlete Cristiano Ronaldo . Reacting to the wholesome videos and pictures, one of the users wrote, 'Good to see the next gen training hard. Irish Ronaldo incoming' Another one wrote, 'Awesome pics champ!! Thank you so much for sharing and it's great to see the athlete in him already!!' 'Little Conor is God protect you!!!' Also read: 'Don't think his ego could handle that' - UFC Hall of Famer reveals rival Jon Jones' thought process amid enraged fans' demand to strip the title McGregor still is left with two more bouts, as mentioned in his UFC agreement. However, the fighter seems to be far away from the idea of even stepping back in the Octagon ever since his cancelled bout against Chandler. The posts and videos of the fighter as seen across his social media, only indicate his retirement from MMA. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.