Conor McGregor has discovered himself in scorching water with Arsenal (Photograph by Stacy Revere/Getty Photos)
Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has defended the actions of UFC icon Conor McGregor after the Irishman’s antics on the Emirates Stadium final week.
In keeping with The Telegraph, McGregor was in attendance for the Gunners’ 2-0 victory over PSG final Tuesday within the Champions League after buying VIP tickets by means of a third-party supplier on the final minute.
The UFC star loved the sport earlier than being granted entry to the Emirates pitch after the full-time whistle. It was right here that McGregor met Arsenal stars Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka with clips rising on social media afterwards displaying the Irishman having a kickabout with the Gunners duo.
That went a bit of additional with the North London membership’s winger as McGregor began to play battle with Saka and issues had been raised at Arsenal because the 23-year-old may have suffered an unintended damage.
Follwing the incident, The Telegraph reported that the Premier League membership will probably be reviewing the association that permits company company to mingle with gamers post-match, whereas in addition they tried to distance themselves from the controversial MMA fighter.
This was a narrative that acquired a number of consideration however this week Saka has determined to defend McGregor’s actions.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka defends Conor McGregor
Following the drama that surrounded the footage of Saka and McGregor rising, the Arsenal star has determined to defend the UFC celebrity this week while away with the England nationwide workforce.
The winger put a narrative up on his Instagram web page stating: “Good to fulfill you Conor McGregor. No hurt achieved, only a pleasant spar.”
It stays to be seen how Arsenal reply to this given their stance on the scenario however on condition that the Englishman took so lengthy to submit the image after assembly McGregor, it’s possible the 23-year-old acquired clearance from the Premier League membership.
