Topuria: "Always supported Real Madrid, but also admired Messi"
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has spoken about his relationship with football.
"Even before moving to Spain, I always followed Real Madrid. I felt I shared the values of this club. Regardless of the score, there's always a belief that anything can be changed. I've always felt a connection to Real Madrid, but I also admired Lionel Messi.
As an athlete, I know how to appreciate the art. When someone turns the complex into something simple, it becomes clear that this is the result of their talent. Although one must not forget about the immense effort they put into their work—it's truly inspiring," Mundo Deportivo quotes Topuria as saying.
Ilia Topuria has 15 victories and no losses in his career. In his latest bout, the Spanish-Georgian fighter became a UFC champion by knocking out Australian Alex Volkanovski.
