Conor McGregor bets big on Cristiano Ronaldo to win Euro 2024 Golden Boot

Conor McGregor revealed on social media that he placed a large bet of $63,000 on Cristiano Ronaldo to win Euro 2024 as the tournament's top scorer.

The UFC star has a great chance of winning big if his bet comes to fruition and hopes his good friend can oblige. The two superstars were recently spotted together watch Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin fight together and later comparing watches in Saudi Arabia.

What happened after the first day?

Ronaldo failed to score in Portugal win and was guilty of wasting a few good chances as a substitute Francisco Conceicao was the decisive scorer for Roberto Martinez's team.

The 21-year-old scored in added time to secure a 2-1 comeback for Portugal and steal the show from his team-mate Ronaldo.

Fans criticize the bet

McGregor's bet on Ronaldo has been criticised by fans as the Portugal icon has had a disappointing start to his Euro 2024 campaign.

In fact, fans took to social media to express their disappointment over Ronaldo's performance in Portugal's 2-1 victory in their opening match against the Czech Republic.

“It’s like throwing money down the toilet,” one fan wrote about McGregor's bet.

Another added: “You can say SIUUU later about that money.”

A third wrote: “What a waste of money. I won't even be able to get close to the top scorer.”