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Ilia Topuria, the current featherweight champion, has stated that he would take honorary kick-off in the forthcoming La Liga match between Real Madrid and Sevilla. This announcement comes on the heels of Topuria’s victory at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
This information was verified by Topuria at a news conference that took place in the Spanish capital this past week.
“A self-proclaimed Madridista,” Topuria highlighted his profound connection with the club and even sent a message to Kylian Mbappe, who is widely anticipated to join the club on a free transfer this summer. Mbappe is expected to join the club on a free transfer.
One of Madrid’s most devoted fans, Ilia Topuria
With a statement that said, “For me, the team that represents the values of Spain the most is Real Madrid,” Ilia Topuria did not have any reservations about expressing his admiration for Real Madrid.
The UFC champion, who is of Georgian and Spanish descent, went on to reveal that he will face Florentino Perez on Sunday and would act as the one to kick off the fight.
According to Mundo Deportivo, he said, “I am going to meet Florentino Perez on Sunday and take the kick-off that we have scheduled.”
The victory that Topuria achieved against Alexander Volkanovski in the second round last Saturday made Spain proud, despite the fact that Topuria was born in Germany. Consequently, he made history by being the first fighter from Spain to win a UFC championship from the organization.
Topuria’s victory has brought him instant recognition in Spain, and the 27-year-old has even become a cultural figure for many people as a result of his accomplishments.
The message that Topuria has for Mbappe
In addition to expressing his affection for Real Madrid, Ilia Topuria also included a note for Kylian Mbappe in his greeting.
Upon being questioned about the possibility of the Frenchman joining Real Madrid this summer, he responded by saying, “Welcome. To be able to play for the finest club in the world is a blessing for him.
For their part, Real Madrid sent their congratulations to Topuria on his incredible achievement.I would like to extend my congratulations to Ilia Topuria on her historic victory for Spanish sports.As the club tweeted on X, “We are proud that a great Real Madrid fan like you becomes the world champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”
Fans of Real Madrid, on the other hand, will be thrilled to see Topuria take the ceremonial kickoff when Los Blancos play Sevilla this weekend. The match is a critical one for Real Madrid, as they are looking to get three points.
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