Messi could make Conor McGregor richer if he does what everyone expects him to do

IIt is no secret that The Argentina national team arrived at the Conmebol 2024 Copa America as the favorite as defending champion and with Lionel Messi on the team.

It may not be the riskiest bet, but many people have bet on Argentina to win the tournament and expect to receive some winnings.

Thanks to his social networks, the UFC fighter Conor McGregor reported that he had bet the whopping sum of $365,000 in favor of Messi and the Argentines repeat the title won in the 2021 edition in Brazil, ESPN reported.

Argentina, Conor McGregor's favorite to win the 2024 Copa America

McGregortwo-time UFC champion, hinted that he expected the South American team to follow suit and win the tournament again, as they did three years ago.

“World Cup champions @Argentina aim to follow in The Mac’s footsteps by becoming The Champ Champs by lifting the Copa America trophy. The OG Champ Champ is behind you!” said the Irish fighter.

With the bet launched, McGregor expects to win up to more than $1 million.

Immediately, reactions to the MMA fighter's post started pouring in. Most were in favor of his “not so risky bet” and showed their support for McGregor And Messibut there were a few others who took McGregorThe message is a mockery.

Some of his Argentinian fans even invited him to drink a mate with them, or to taste a delicious Argentinian empanada and drink Argentinian wine.

It should be remembered that Argentina qualified for the quarter-finals where they will face Ecuador after finishing undefeated and without conceding a goal in the group stage, beating Canada (2-0), Chile (1-0) and Peru (2-0).

The world champions are also seeking their first double title since winning the tournament in 1991 and 1993. Alfio Basile.