Photos: Conor McGregor shows off bleeding leg injury, special moment with fan, and more after participating in Black Forge Inn's soccer match

Conor McGregor made an unexpected appearance for his Black Forge Inn soccer team during a United Churches Football League (UCFL) Premier Division match against Harding FC in Dublin. The UFC star donned the number 11 jersey and played on the left wing in the game, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

After the match, McGregor shared highlights on his Instagram stories, including a photo of a bleeding shin injury sustained during the game. Another standout moment was his interaction with a young fan.

Check out some of the snaps shared by McGregor below:

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Conor McGregor shared snaps from the recent football match. [Screenshot courtesy: @thenotoriousmma via Instagram]

The Black Forge FC team, named after McGregor’s Dublin pub, currently sits second in the UCFL standings with four wins from seven matches.

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Chael Sonnen doubts Conor McGregor’s UFC return

Chael Sonnen has cast doubt on Conor McGregor's long-anticipated return to the UFC, suggesting the Irish superstar may have unofficially retired. Speaking on ESPN's Good Guy / Bad Guy, Sonnen expressed skepticism about McGregor's future in MMA, citing multiple delays and unfulfilled fight plans.

McGregor has been linked to a bout with Michael Chandler for nearly two years, but the matchup remains unconfirmed. Despite UFC CEO Dana White’s recent optimism about a 2025 return, Sonnen remains unconvinced:

"No, I'm not going to be foolish enough to believe that we can get that fight [between McGregor and Chandler] to the ring for Chandler or for anybody else for Conor sadly. The sport is more fun when Conor's around, but no, we can't get him in the ring...Zero [percent chance], Conor will not fight again. When Conor pulled out of the fight with Chandler, it was akin to saying, 'I'm retired'. Whether he knows it or not, his career ended that moment."

Check out the Chael Sonnen's comments below (18:35):

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