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Canadian hip-hop star Drake has earned quite a reputation as a high roller. After emerging triumphant in casinos gambling with big purses, the 6 God took an interest in betting on sports. Although he has had a mostly unlucky streak so far, the God’s Plan singer is now all set to wager a jaw-dropping 7-figure amount into the grand finale of the FIFA World Cup final. And he is putting his trust in none other than Leo Messi’s Argentina against France.

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Predicting the correct outcome of any sporting event is no piece of cake, let alone a soccer World Cup that witnessed plenty of jaw-dropping overturns even from the qualifiers. However, that doesn’t stop celebrities like Drake from trying out the luck. Even while he has lost his bet in multiple magnific events including El Clasico, Formula 1, and UFC, in NBA, he won around 700K USD supporting Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors.

Drake puts a million for Argentina on ‘Stake’

Today, Argentina and France are squaring off to add the most coveted trophy into their cabinet for the third time. Ahead of this most- anticipated final match of the Qatar World Cup, the Grammy award winner revealed the details of his bet on Argentina. On his recent Instagram post, the $250 million worth rapper shared his wager of $1 million on the online casino platform ‘Stake’.

Weighing the odds and witnessing the run both of these teams had, it’s impossible to foresee who will have the final laugh. Whether it would be Leo Messi-led albicelestes or the reigning champs Les Bleus, the clash of these titans would definitely entertain the soccer world.

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On a further note, Drake has lost many major soccer bets, including the last El Clasico in October where he put his money on Barcelona, and they were defeated by rivals Los Blancos 3-1. Besides, there is also a narrative where his support seals the fate of many players and teams. But the hour might have come to change that curse, as Leo Messi’s Argentina has all the potential to win the World Cup.

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The Lusail stadium in Qatar is hosting the final square-off between Argentina and France very soon. Do you think Drake will find success this time as the Argentines kiss the golden trophy? Or will he lose the 1 million to the far-famed Les Bleus? Whichever it is, only hours are left to find out.

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