“Doing Every Side Quest But Fighting” – Conor McGregor Faces Fan Ridicule for Playing Football with Bukayo Saka Amidst Comeback Talks

When you’re at the peak, all eyes are on you, and Conor McGregor feels that pressure more than anyone else. Every step he takes is under the microscope, and recently, the Irishman found himself in the crosshairs of his fans. Instead of preparing for his return to the octagon, he was seen kicking a football, sparking a storm of criticism from those eagerly waiting for his next fight.

McGregor made a surprise cameo at the Emirates last night, catching Arsenal’s Champions League showdown against PSG. But the real buzz kicked off after the match when ‘The Notorious’ hit the field, casually kicking a ball with Arsenal’s golden boys, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. Cue fan meltdown.

Just before UFC 303, McGregor claimed that he had broken his toe back in June. Well, now he looks pretty fit while playing soccer. Because of this, fans got outraged, especially since ‘The Notorious’ often talks about fighting but rarely actually does it. Here’s how they reacted to it.

One fan humorously reminded him not to hurt his toe again, which was the reason he pulled out of UFC 303.

Meanwhile, one fan, seeing him play football, mentioned Chandler as the reason he switched careers.

One fan mocks McGregor, saying he does everything except fight.

Another fan also pointed out that McGregor has acted in Hollywood in the past year, bought BKFC, and is now playing football, but one question remains: when will he fight in the UFC?

Conor McGregor Promises to Return to the UFC by 2025

It’s been over two years since fans last saw McGregor in the octagon, and they’re eager to witness the return of the old McGregor, the one who knocks out his opponents. For the past year, there’s been nothing but talk about his comeback, but he hasn’t actually returned. Now, it appears McGregor has a new timeline for his return—it won’t be this year but in 2025.

Talking to Ariel Helwani, he shared an update about his future, saying, “It will be in 2025…[Michael Chandler] got re-matched. It is what it is… Whenever [my return] is and wherever it is, I will be 100 percent ready… It does not matter [who I fight]. As long as I can get back.”

It will be interesting to see if fans will ever watch him fight inside the cage again. While veterans like Ben Askren and Chael Sonnen doubt that will happen, fans remain hopeful for his return.