Cristiano Ronaldo issues warning to France ahead of Euro 2016 Final
Portugal will be hard to beat in the Euro 2016 Final, according to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese International has acknowledged that France will go into the final as favourites, but says they are up to stun hosts.
But, Ronaldo believes France will find it hard to beat Portugal in the final.
“They are, in my opinion, favourites because they are playing at home and that’s a big advantage,” Ronaldo told EURO2016.com.
Cristiano Ronaldo issues warning to France ahead of Euro 2016 Final
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“The whole country is going to support them, but it’s a final and anything can happen. We’re going to be prepared and we’re going to be difficult to beat.
“Since the tournament started nobody has beaten us, and I hope France aren’t going to beat us either.”
Ronaldo and Co were on the receiving end 12 years ago, when resilient Greece sneak a 1-0 win over Portugal in 2004.
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Real Madrid man would be happy if Portugal able to hold off attack minded France side with their stubborn defense on Sunday.
He further added: “It’s something that I always dreamed of,” said Ronaldo of lifting a major trophy with Portugal. “It would be a huge achievement if I could win something with Portugal.
“My fingers are crossed because I believe, my colleagues believe, all of Portugal believes and the Portuguese community in France believe too.
“It’s unique, a feeling of joy, because being in a final is something I wanted to achieve again.
“Now I will have the fortune, if everything goes well, to be playing on Sunday in a second final for Portugal.
“In a final anything can happen. We know we will face a great opponent, a great national team, but it’s a final and anything is possible.
“It’s going to be a tough game for both of us.”