UFC superstar Conor McGregor has set social media abuzz after revealing he is interested in buying two football clubs. His announcement attracted attention as it came shortly after billionaire Elon Musk was linked with a potential takeover of Liverpool. McGregor shared his intentions online, but deleted the post shortly after.
The controversial figure, known for his outsized personality, has hinted that he may be interested in buying multiple clubs from the League of Ireland. “How much does it cost to buy a League of Ireland team? Maybe I’ll buy two,” McGregor wrote, alongside a photo of himself holding the FAI Trophy won by Drogheda United in November.
Drogheda United distance themselves from McGregor’s comments
McGregor is a cousin of forward Warren Davies and has links with Drogheda United, but the club quickly distanced themselves from McGregor’s comments.
Drogheda United issued a statement online making it clear that the social media posts do not represent the club’s position. “Drogheda United is not associated in any way with the individuals who made the social media posts or any unauthorized brands mentioned,” the statement said.
The move effectively eliminated McGregor’s direct relationship with the club, as the statement sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding the trophy photo.
McGregor’s legal issues and financial situation
Conor McGregor, who has an estimated net worth of £200m, has recently been in the public eye not only for his business ventures but also for his ongoing legal troubles.
He faced assault charges for raping and beating Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018. McGregor was found responsible for the assault by a jury and ordered to pay more than £200,000 in damages. However, the fighter has denied these allegations and may proceed with an appeal at the High Court in Dublin.
Elon Musk and Liverpool rumors
McGregor’s announcement follows speculation that Elon Musk could be interested in buying Liverpool FC. Musk, the world’s richest man with an estimated net worth of £340bn, has been in the headlines over his rumored interest in Premier League clubs. His father, Errol Musk, confirmed in an interview that his son is interested in buying Liverpool, but confirmed that no such deal is currently in the works.
Errol Musk told Times Radio: “I can’t comment on that. The price will go up! Yeah, he wants to buy the club, but that doesn’t mean he’ll buy it.” .
He added: “Obviously he would want to do that. Everybody would want to do that and so would I.” Errol also revealed that the Musk family has ties to Liverpool, with his grandmother being born there and having ties to the Beatles.
Despite the buzz surrounding Musk’s potential bid to buy Liverpool, it is clear the club’s current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have no intention of selling, Mail Sport reports. It became. FSG has not received any formal approach from Mr Musk and is understood to have no interest in a sale, with any immediate rumors of an ownership change being halted.
