Arsenal security 'asked Conor McGregor to leave' in awkward interaction after pitch invasion
Conor McGregor got on the pitch at the Emirates on Tuesday night
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Conor McGregor was reportedly told to leave the Emirates pitch by Arsenal security following their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.
The two-weight UFC champion, who has spoken in the past about Manchester United being his boyhood club, was in attendance for Arsenal's second Champions League game of the season.
Goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka handed Arsenal their first win in this year's competition after their frustrating draw away to Atalanta last month.
Arsenal duo Saka and Declan Rice were joined on the pitch after the match by McGregor, who was wearing an all-pink ensemble.
Conor McGregor got on the pitch at the Emirates on Tuesday night
The 36-year-old was snapped showing Saka his martial arts moves and also shadow-boxed around the England international.
McGregor posted a group of photos and videos from his time at the Emirates on social media with several promotional posts for his Proper Twelve whiskey brand.
But the Irish Mirror claim McGregor was not a guest of Arsenal Football Club for the match and he was asked by stadium security to leave the pitch after a few minutes.
McGregor's appearance on the pitch at Arsenal is even more surprising given his previous comments about United.
Speaking back in 2019, McGregor said he was 'attracted' to United's winning culture under Sir Alex Ferguson.
"I was more a player than a watcher back then [when I was a child], but Manchester United was my team," he said.
"It was only the other day I came across an old picture of myself wearing that infamous grey United jersey, which I bought with my [First Holy] Communion money at eight years of age.
"I see my son when I look at that photo. I'd love to know where it is now. A truly 'Notorious' football jersey!
Conor McGregor playfully showed off his moves to Bukayo Saka
"I was attracted to the success and winning mentality of the club and people surrounded by United.
"Irish legends like Denis Irwin and Roy Keane were dedicated to their craft and had that winning mentality."
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But McGregor appeared to switch allegiance to Liverpool three years later when they were set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
He said: "You know, my family are Liverpool, I'm a supporter of Liverpool.
"I'm a supporter of Real Madrid also. I hope for a great game but I'll have to go with the pool [Liverpool] for this one, I'll have to go for the pool."
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