Conor McGregor has sent a message of support to Italy as the country battles coronavirus.
Italy announced 651 deaths in one day on Sunday, bringing the total number of people to have died from Covid-19 in the country to 5,476.
The Notorious says he is "praying daily" for Italy as he paid tribute to the "great nation that brought the world such amazing things".
He posted on Instagram: "I cannot get Italy out of my thoughts. Praying daily for this great nation that brought the world such amazing things. From it’s people and their culture. To it’s architecture and design. Its style! It’s cuisine! It’s art! The list goes on and on and on!
"Italy and it’s people are class personified, through and through. Lord Jesus please save Italy and it’s people today and everyday here forward."
The message comes after McGregor urged the Irish public to 'stay vigilant' in an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
The 31-year-old has been active on social media in recent days, drilling home the message of social distancing and quarantining when necessary.
On Saturday, he wrote: He wrote: "Quick reminder to stay vigilant with our quarantine efforts, team Ireland!
"We have seen a drop over the last 3 days in numbers of infected. From 191 cases on Thursday, March 19th (Our heaviest day to date) to a slight decrease of 126 the following day, Friday March 20th. To now today, Saturday March 21th, a total number of 102 new cases.
"These are encouraging drops each day but we are still above 100 a day.
"With today being Saturday and the peak of our weekend, plus the fact we have received lower numbers each day, we will all feel tempted to get out and back to living our normal lives again.
"But now is the time we must remain most vigilant! Remain most vigilant and put this fully to bed. Otherwise we run the risk of going around in circles with these numbers until they hit a spike we then can’t contain.
"Stay tight Ireland! We will do this! Together in unity!
"God speed to everyone around the world fighting this virus. We fight it side by side! Team work makes the dream work, God bless!"
