sport news Conor McGregor opens up on his love for and opinions of Zlatan

Conor McGregor opens up on his love for Manchester United, hailing 'outstanding' Paul Pogba, 'phenomenal' Cristiano Ronaldo and why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is trying to be football's version of him Conor McGregor's first sporting love did not involve MMA, but instead football  Growing up in Dublin, McGregor was a huge Manchester United supporter  'The Notorious' believes Paul Pogba is outstanding and is always improving   McGregor also feels Zlatan Ibrahimovic tries to be football's version of him 

By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline

Published: 22:59 GMT, 18 March 2019 | Updated: 23:13 GMT, 18 March 2019

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Conor McGregor's passions in life may lie in UFC and becoming the world's No 1 athlete, but a childhood in Dublin equipped him with an early love of football and particularly Manchester United.

Speaking recently to FIFA, McGregor outlined his connections to football and his hopes for the Red Devils as the season reaches its climax.

'Manchester United was my team. It was only the other day I came across wearing that infamous grey United jersey, which I bought with my [First Holy] Communion money at eight years of age. 

Ever since he was a young child Conor McGregor (right) had a love of Manchester United

Ever since he was a young child Conor McGregor (right) had a love of Manchester United

'I see my son when I look at that photo. I’d love to know where it is now. A truly ‘Notorious’ football jersey! I was attracted to the

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