UFC
Ilia Topuria: “Cristiano Ronaldo can go fuck himself while Messi is around”
Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was caught on camera saying Topuria “talks too much,” which the UFC star hasn’t taken kindly to.
Ilia Topuria is known for his sharp comebacks, both inside and outside the cage. Now, he has some choice words for Cristiano Ronaldo. In a video, the former Real Madrid superstar was recorded saying the current UFC Featherweight Champion talks too much. In response, Topuria extended a personal invitation to Lionel Messi for his next fight, which looks set to take place in Miami, while taking a swipe at the Portuguese star.
Ilia Topuria’s beef with Cristiano Ronaldo
“I’m personally inviting Messi because he lives here. So, Cristiano can go fuck himself as long as Messi is around,” Topuria roared in an interview with “El Partidazo”, a show on Spanish radio station COPE.
Topuria has already met the Argentine legend, who gave him an Inter Miami jersey, and the pair hit it off. That’s why he wants to invite Messi to his next fight, where he’s targeting Charles Oliveira as he moves up to the Lightweight division.
The invitation to Messi surprised many, given that Topuria is a self-proclaimed Real Madrid fan and Cristiano has been the team’s biggest star in recent years.
What did Cristiano Ronaldo say about Topuria?
“Topuria talks too much and doesn’t fight the best. If he beats Max Holloway, I’ll respect him,” Ronaldo was caught saying by PFL cameras while chatting with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
These comments didn’t sit well with the Spanish-Georgian fighter, who defended himself on social media, saying he “didn’t expect” such an attack from Ronaldo.
“I didn’t get it, honestly. He came out saying I talk a lot. And I was like, ‘Come on, if (COPE presenter) Juanma Castaño says it, fine, but if Cristiano says it… Something doesn’t add up.’ I mean, if you come at me, fine, but Cristiano, who always talks…” Topuria continued, laughing.
Topuria does, however, have a great relationship with the rest of the Madrid locker room. He did the honorary kickoff in a match against Sevilla in February after he was crowned champion, taking photos with players and staff. Additionally, Sergio Ramos accompanied him to the weigh-in before his fight with Holloway in October and joined him in the cage to celebrate.
Original article written by Cristina Parra, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.
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