The Real Madrid right-back believes that despite finding themselves in the group of death, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 led Portugal can win the European Championship.
Spain, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 considered with outside chances of achieving glory.
Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo, gave his backing to the odds posted by the bookmakers, voicing his admiration for La Roja. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 was joined in the pleasantries for Spain by Luis Figo, who revealed that barring unusual circumstances, the Iberian nation
are always top seeds for such competitions.
Despite the positive sentiments shown by the Portuguese duo, Spanish international, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-Ramos-c33096, claimed that Portugal remain favourites for the championships.
The Real Madrid stopper played down statements that the Euro 2004 runners-up have an uphill task to get out of their group let alone make their way to the advanced stages, praising the quality of individuals they boast in their ranks.
"One of the favourites for me this year, despite the group they're in, is http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984," the versatile defender was quoted as saying on Real Madrid’s official website. "They have players of tremendous quality.”
"I'm lucky to play with some at Real Madrid and I believe they can stand out in the Euros."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045 echoed the sentiments of Sergio Ramos as he voiced his opinion on the favourites tag. The Basque midfielder believes that the European Championship will be far more complicated as it is shown on paper.
Reflecting on Spain’s chances for the competition, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254 asked his teammates to show humility and stay clear of the media hype.
"These Euros will be complicated and, despite what bookies say, I don't see that we're clear favourites," the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 player argued. "We have to be wary and humble within all this speculation. It will be tough for Spain.”
"Certainly, Portugal have a great team and it wouldn't surprise me if they went far."
Euro 2012 will kick off proceedings on June 8 and is scheduled to conclude on July 1st. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926.
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