CONOR MCGREGOR drank whiskey with Jose Mourinho, after he bought a Roma shirt in Italy while he was there for his sons' christening at The Vatican.
Mourinho was a former manager of Chelsea and McGregor's boyhood football club Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho photographed with Conor McGregor
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The legendary manager admitted that he couldn't refuse a glass McGregor's Proper 12 whiskey.
Mourinho, who is 58 years old, posted on Instagram: "Yes, it's him!"
"Yes, @thenotoriousmma is here in Rome. It was a pleasure to meet him, share stories, and offer him the most beautiful shirt @officialasroma.
"He did a miracle. It's impossible not to say yes to Conor. I had to try @properwhiskey."
McGregor, 33, posted, "Respect to that man." Legend."
The former UFC champion lost to Dustin Poirier in July. He was the man he beat in 2014, but lost to again in January.
McGregor was injured in round one and McGregor lost his leg. Poirier, 32 won by a doctor's stoppage.
McGregor had surgery in Los Angeles, and continued his rehabilitation in America as he returned to training.
He recently went on a European vacation with Dee Devlin and his son Conor Jr., Croia, two, and newborn Rian.
Rian was born in May. McGregor even took the keys to the Vatican.
Mourinho, who was sacked in April by Tottenham, is back in management and has five wins from seven of Roma's first seven matches.
They are currently fourth in Serie A, six behind league leaders Napoli.
