The rapper's wager fuels the 'Drake curse' reputation, while Messi downplays the stakes and Spain shows tactical flexibility
Drake bets $1.5 million on Argentina to beat Spain in World Cup final
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Rapper Drake has placed a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to beat Spain in the World Cup final, according to multiple reports. The wager adds to his reputation for the so-called "Drake curse," where teams or athletes he supports often lose. A website, TheDrakeCurse.com, tracks his betting history.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, who won the World Cup four years ago, downplayed the pressure, saying he learned from childhood that losing is part of growth. Spain, meanwhile, showed resilience in their semifinal against France, adapting to a defensive style and striking efficiently on counterattacks.
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The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner responded in his usual understated style, joking that he had already "completed the game" by winning the World Cup four years ago. “I already completed the game at the last World Cup.
according to Hindustan TimesThe rapper has gained a reputation over the years dubbed “the Drake curse” where sport teams or athletes photographed with or bet on by the artist are doomed to lose.
according to Evening StandardAs a kid, I learned that you lose more than you win, and that made me grow as a person and as a player ,” said Messi, downplaying the magnitude of the summit clash.
according to Hindustan TimesA website, named TheDrakeCurse.com, has even been created to log his full sport betting history.
according to Evening StandardSpain won't take the lead and then give up 88 per cent of the ball.
according to Daily Mail +1Against France, Spain showed a different side of their game, a willingness to suffer without the ball and strike with devastating efficiency when opportunities arrived.
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