James McClean sides with Paul Hughes after Conor McGregor questions his Irishness following a public spat on social media.
James McClean has publicly voiced his support for fellow Derry native and MMA fighter Paul Hughes following a heated exchange with Conor McGregor. McGregor ignited controversy by questioning Hughes' Irish identity after Hughes made comments to Khabib Nurmagomedov, a known rival of McGregor, following a World title fight loss. McGregor criticized Hughes for displaying the Irish tricolour during his entrance, using offensive language and questioning his Irishness.
This sparked widespread backlash from the Irish MMA community, with many condemning McGregor's harsh words. McClean, a prominent sports figure from Derry, expressed his solidarity with Hughes, praising his use of the national flag and emphasizing Hughes's Irish identity.Hughes, on Ariel Helwani's MMA show, addressed McGregor's remarks, stating that he was not personally offended but acknowledging that many people from his hometown, Derry, would be deeply hurt by McGregor's words. Hughes emphasized the sensitivity surrounding Irish identity, particularly in Northern Ireland, given its turbulent history. While acknowledging McGregor's status as a legend in the sport, Hughes stated that he no longer placed much weight on McGregor's opinions. He also indicated that he was not currently seeking an apology from McGregor, but rather, he felt it was important to address the deeper implications of McGregor's words for the people from his region
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