Hasbulla speaks up in the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

Hasbulla is an internet sensation whose star is rising. Image: Marca

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Hasbulla has chosen the GOAT

Hasbulla has made his allegiances in the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Leo Messi debate crystal clear. Will we see the Dagestan GOAT at World Cup 2022?

Hasbulla speaks up in the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

Hasbulla is an internet sensation whose star is rising. Image: Marca

Hasbulla has taken the world by storm and now he’s had his say on the eternal Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate.

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The 20-year-old internet celebrity from Dagestan, known as the ‘Mini Khabib’, is now a household name in certain circles. Hasbulla Magomedov is a pint-sized social media star famous for his fighting talk, bravado and apparent confidence in his ability to square up to the biggest names in combat sports.

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Hasbulla weighs in on Cristiano Ronaldo vs Leo Messi
Hasbulla might just become a permanent fixture in the UFC. Image: manyofmany.com

HASBULLA WEIGHS IN ON CRISTIANO RONALDO VS LEO MESSI

GOAT recognizes GOAT

The little man recently visited Argentina for a little luxurious mini-holiday, in true Hasbulla style. You can probably see where this is going. It’s true, he was repping a Messi jersey in Buenos Aires when he touched down on November 7th. Can you blame him?

Hasbulla is fully behind La Albiceleste at World Cup 2022. Images: @AleLiparoti / Twitter

Keep your eyes peeled at World Cup 2022 in Qatar, because it wouldn’t be a massive surprise to see Hasbulla in attendance and receiving VIP treatment. As Cristiano Ronaldo famously said in an interview with Piers Morgan – “I will love it, and I think I deserve!”

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Cristiano Ronaldo is a free agent after Manchester United’s decision to terminate his deal. Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP.

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