US EditionAwkward Moment UFC Icon Khabib Nurmagomedov Snubs Kate Abdo's Handshake for Religious Reasons
- During live coverage of the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final in Munich, Khabib Nurmagomedov declined to greet CBS Sports presenter Kate Scott with a handshake.
- Nurmagomedov, a devout Sunni Muslim and retired undefeated UFC lightweight champion, followed Islamic rules prohibiting contact with unrelated women, which led to the refusal.
- The 2025 Champions League Final ended with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Inter Milan 5-0, marking PSG's first European triumph, and Nurmagomedov celebrated as a supporter.
- As Scott reached out to shake hands, the fighter placed his hand over his heart instead; she then apologized, expressed her thanks, and retracted her hand before continuing with the interview.
- The incident sparked social media discussion about cultural and religious differences in sports, but all involved handled the moment respectfully without escalating tensions.
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Awkward moment UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov snubs Kate Abdo's handshake for religious reasons
During the broadcast a simple gesture became the center of attention. What seemed like a normal greeting during the 2025 UEFA Champions League final ended up surprising those who w
Unusual Exchange Between Khabib Nurmagomedov & CBS Sports Host Steals Limelight at Champions League Final - Real News Now
During the Champions League Final, a somewhat uncomfortable encounter transpired between the former UFC Lightweight Champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and CBS Sports host, Kate Abdo. The final match of the competition featured two great football clubs, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. The exciting football match took place at the Allianz Arena, situated in the city of Munich. The day had Paris Saint-Germain basking in the glory of an impressive …
A gesture that created a moment of embarrassment on the live. Saturday, May 31, at the final of the Champions League which opposed the PSG to the Inter Milan, the American television channel CBS Sports broadcast a special edition. Many columnists were invited on the stage, among them Thierry Henry or Khabib Nurmagomedov. Only the arrival of the latter created a moment of discomfort.UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov joins the #UCLToday crew.twitter.…
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