Conor McGregor (photo via UFC)

By FCF Staff

Conor McGregor attended the World Cup Final game between Croatia and France in Russia yesterday, and the former UFC champ also met with the nation’s president, Vladimir Putin.

McGregor posted the picture and comments below, which have been met with criticism online.

thenotoriousmmaToday I was invited to the World Cup final as a guest of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This man is one of the greatest leaders of our time and I was honored to attend such a landmark event alongside him.
Today was an honor for me Mr. Putin. Thank you and congratulations on an amazing World Cup.
Россия вперёд!

Today I was invited to the World Cup final as a guest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This man is one of the greatest leaders of our time and I was honored to attend such a landmark event alongside him. Today was an honor for me Mr. Putin. Thank you and congratulations on an amazing World Cup. Россия вперёд!

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jul 15, 2018 at 11:08am PDT