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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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James Findlater

Conor McGregor claims to be Liverpool fan despite supporting Manchester United as a child

Conor McGregor has claimed to be a Liverpool fan and wanted them to win the Champions League – despite previously insisting he’s a Manchester United supporter.

McGregor has previously spoken about supporting United since his younger days, and has been pictured in a United shirt on various occasions. The UFC star has even entertained the idea of buying the club previously.

The 33-year-old’s father Tony spent the early years of his life in Liverpool, before going on to meet McGregor’s mother Margaret after being sent to live with relatives in Dublin. Despite that, McGregor grew up as a United fan.

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