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Polymarket Bettors Profit as Cristiano Ronaldo Cries Again at 2026 World Cup
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First reported by N12 · 38 minutes ago
What happened
At the 2026 World Cup, bettors on Polymarket who wagered that Cristiano Ronaldo would cry profited as he did after Portugal's loss to Spain. The odds favored him crying at 70%, paying out $140 on a $100 bet, while those betting against it could have won $315 if he had not cried.
- 01Cristiano Ronaldo cried after Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
- 02Polymarket offered bets on whether Ronaldo would cry during the tournament, with odds fluctuating around 70%.
- 03A $100 bet on Ronaldo crying returned $140, while a bet against crying could have returned $315.
- 04Odds shifted after Portugal's 1-1 draw with Congo, dropping to 57% then rising again to 70%.
- 05The betting market reflects fans' interest in unusual World Cup outcomes beyond match results.
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