Conor McGregor reveals Euro 2024 bet involving Cristiano Ronaldo

Conor McGregor has finally addressed the postponement of his highly anticipated UFC fight with Michael Chandlerwith the Irish fighter's return to the Octagon now delayed.

The MMA superstar was set to make his return to the octagon on June 29 in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas. However, an undisclosed injury forced the Irishman to withdraw, pushing his return back to late September.

Fans were eagerly awaiting it McGregor's reaction to his first withdrawal from a UFC fight. However, they were surprised when he took to Twitter shortly after the news broke to announce a major bet on Cristiano Ronaldo for Euro 2024.

McGregor revealed he had placed a £50,745 bet on the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to finish as the tournament's top scorer.

“60 Gs on @Cristiano to retain his European Golden Shoe. Yeah!” McGregor posted on Twitter.

If Ronaldo If he succeeds, McGregor will earn £761,310 ($964,732).

The relationship between McGregor and Ronaldo

McGregor And Ronaldowho have a shared history, were seen last December at the Day of Reckoning boxing event in Saudi Arabia, where their ringside conversation about their watches went viral.

Ronaldo also attended one of McGregor's training sessions in 2016 for his rematch against Nate Diaz.

McGregor is known to be a Manchester United fan and was delighted when Ronaldo returned to the club after leaving Juventuseven though it didn't work out for either party.

They were seen together at several events in Saudi Arabia, where Ronaldo is a key figure in his contract with Al-Nassr and the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

It is rare for a major event to take place in Saudi Arabia without Ronaldo Pictured in the front row, such is his importance to the nation's hopes of becoming the world's leading host of sporting events.