Drake makes cheeky Lionel Messi quip as rap superstar places staggering $300k bet on Canada to upset Argentina in Copa America semi-finals

Rap superstar Drake has aimed a cheeky jibe at Lionel Messi when placing a $300,000 bet on Canada to upset Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals.

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• Marsch's men one game from the final
• Defending champions stand in their way
• Toronto native showing his support

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The CanMNT, with American coach Jesse Marsch at the helm, have surprised many when making their way to the last four of a major international competition on U.S. soil. They are now one game away from competing for the ultimate prize.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  They do, however, face the toughest of tests in order to reach the final – with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi and reigning champions Argentina standing in their way. Anything is possible, though, and those in Canada are daring to dream.

• THE GOSSIP

  Drake, as a Toronto native, forms part of that pack. He is throwing his support, and considerable funding, behind the Canadian cause – despite already witnessing a 2-0 defeat to the Albiceleste in the opening game of the 2024 Copa event. He has a six-figure sum riding on Marsch’s men making the final, with the Grammy Award-winning star joking that things “could get Messi”.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  ‘One Dance’ rapper Drake stands to pocket $2.8 million if Canada can spring an upset against Argentina. He will be watching on when an eagerly-anticipated contest plays out in New Jersey, with the Canucks already guaranteed a spot in the third-place play-off at the very least.