Overview

• The exchange took place on CBS Sports after Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich, with Nurmagomedov joining the post-match pundits.
• Nurmagomedov shook hands with male colleagues before respectfully declining Scott’s gesture and greeting her with a hand on his chest.
• Scott immediately apologized on air and steered the conversation to PSG topics, earning accolades for her composure.
• Fans and media observers praised both for handling the moment professionally, highlighting its demonstration of cultural and religious sensitivity in sports broadcasting.
• The gesture reflects Nurmagomedov’s established practice of avoiding physical contact with unrelated women in accordance with his Sunni Islamic faith.