Even though he has been away from the Octagon for more than three years, Conor McGregor never fails to increase his fortune. The most popular and successful athlete in the history of MMA, the Irishman has also shown success in the world of sports betting. One week after earning more than R$6 million with the victory of Nate diaz about Jorge masvidal, the 'Notório' pocketed more than R$10 million in football bets, with the titles of the Spanish and Argentine teams in the Eurocup and Copa América, both last Sunday (14).
The 'lining' of Conor McGregor began in the afternoon, with Spain's victory over England in the European Championship final. On the eve of the start of the competition, still in June, the Irishman had bet US$83,5 thousand (approximately R$456 thousand) on the Spanish title. The 'Furia's' 2-1 triumph over the 'English Team' returned the Irishman US$1,02 million (approximately R$5,5 million).
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In the evening, it was Argentina's turn to increase the fortunes of Conor McGregor in the Copa América final. At the beginning of July, the Irishman had bet US$365 (approximately R$2 million) on the title of the current world champion, who defeated Colombia 1-0, with a goal in extra time, returning the 'Notorious' US$1,03, 5,6 million (approximately R$XNUMX million).
With a full pocket, Conor McGregor There is still no date for his return to the UFC Octagon. The Irishman has not seen action since July 2021, when he suffered a serious leg injury in a defeat to Dustin poirier.
