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Betting Platform Profits from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Emotional Exit at 2026 World Cup
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
At the 2026 World Cup, bettors on the Polymarket platform profited significantly by wagering on Cristiano Ronaldo crying live after Portugal’s loss to Spain. The bet, which required visible tears during the broadcast, paid out as Ronaldo was seen crying following the 1-0 defeat, marking his emotional exit from the tournament.
- 01Polymarket offered bets on whether Ronaldo would cry live during the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Odds of 71% were set for Ronaldo shedding tears during the Portugal-Spain match.
- 03Betting volume surpassed $89,000 on this emotional wager.
- 04Ronaldo’s visible tears after Spain’s stoppage-time goal confirmed the bet’s outcome.
- 05Early bettors earned returns of hundreds of percent; late bettors gained about 40%.
- 06The event highlights growing digital engagement and monetization of player emotions in sports.
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