Conor McGregor has won €1 million after winning a Euro 2024 bet against England, with Spain helping to line his pockets.
The UFC legend was on the verge of pocketing over €3 million with a pre-match bet that saw him predict a 3-1 victory for La Roja in Berlin. He narrowly failed, as goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarbazal gave Luis de la Fuente’s side a 2-1 win over the Three Lions.
McGregor had hedged his bets on Spain winning the continental tournament before the start of the latest edition. In mid-June, he bet €83,500 on Lamine Yamal and his team-mates to win the continental crown.
The Notorious wins
The odds on that bet have risen to 11/1, meaning McGregor has bagged himself another seven-figure sum. He posted on social media, alongside an image of his slip:
“Vamos Spain! Easy money on the Spanish to win the Euro on my birthday! »
McGregor had also bet big on Argentina at the 2024 Copa America. The Albicelestes, who saw Lionel Messi get injured, won 1-0 against Colombia.
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