After listening to all the experts on TV picking all the favourites as usual: Italy, France or Germany, I am going out there and predicting an "outside" team to win: Portugal. I would like to see Spain do it, but some of Aragones' selections bother me and I am worried about David Villa's injury. However, I wouldn't mind seeing either Croatia, Russia or the Czech Republic win either. They are all strong, quality teams. I think injuries to key players might play a huge role, though.
I am sticking with Portugal. Why not Italy? Their key players are too old and this will be the tournament that people will finally realize that. Why not France? Their current form is poor. Look at the results in their recent friendlies. Their coach has left some good players off his roster. Why not Germany? I think Michael Ballack will be a key for Germany and they have some fabulous midfielders. However, their defense worries me, especially the goalkeeping.
Okay, so there are my choices. Of course, I probably will be completely wrong, and a good team I didn't even consider, like Turkey or Romania, will be the surprise winner. Just as long as it's a surprise, and NOT one of the favourites!!! LOL.
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I am sticking with Portugal. Why not Italy? Their key players are too old and this will be the tournament that people will finally realize that. Why not France? Their current form is poor. Look at the results in their recent friendlies. Their coach has left some good players off his roster. Why not Germany? I think Michael Ballack will be a key for Germany and they have some fabulous midfielders. However, their defense worries me, especially the goalkeeping.
Okay, so there are my choices. Of course, I probably will be completely wrong, and a good team I didn't even consider, like Turkey or Romania, will be the surprise winner. Just as long as it's a surprise, and NOT one of the favourites!!! LOL.