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He already done it with Cristiano and now goes for Messi, the millions McGregor could win thanks to Argentina

Conor McGregor makes another bet in football but this time it is about Messi.

By Emmanuel Mendez

Cristiano Ronaldo looks at the ball while Lionel Messi looks up and Conor McGregor smiles as he wears a suit. (Source: GOATTWORLD X, BBC)

Football is more unpredictable than any other sport, but one thing many can be confident in is that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will become the star players of their team. The two football legends are the guarantee of the sport as they produce magical moments on the pitch. Conor McGregor is one of the most popular athletes in the world, and he also looks up to the two legends of football. He has made a big bet on Ronaldo for the EUROS this summer as he picked him to win the Golden Boot. He put $60,000 on that bet, which could've earned him $900,000, but it seems impossible now. Now, he makes a bet about the other great of football. He bet $365,000 that Messi's Argentina will win the Copa America this summer. If that comes true, Conor McGregor will earn $1,003,750. McGregor posted the bet on his X account and wrote, "The World Cup Champs Argentina aim to follow in The Mac’s footsteps by becoming The Champ Champs by lifting The Copa América trophy. The OG Champ Champ is behind you!"

Argentina is currently in the quarterfinals of the Copa America, and they will play against Ecuador at the NRG Stadium. Messi has yet to score in the competition after three wins out of three games in the group stage. Messi could potentially not start the game against Ecuador and could play in the second half. Argentina already played a full game without Messi.

Argentina defeated Peru in the last group match at the Hard Rock Stadium. Without Messi, Argentina won 2-0 against Peru with a brace from Lautaro Martinez. The Inter Milan striker scored four goals in the competition, scoring a goal against Canada and a goal against Chile. He looks to score again in the Copa America when they take on Ecuador.

Lionel Messi's possible opponents in the semifinals

Argentina fans are hopeful that Messi and Argentina will advance to the semifinals by beating Ecuador. The semifinal opponent will be either Ecuador or Venezuela. Argentina already defeated Canada by 1-0 in the group stage. Venezuela won all three of their matches in the group stage.

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