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Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Spain or Portugal will win Euro 2012'

Ronaldo: 'Spain or Portugal will win Euro 2012'
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Cristiano Ronaldo reveals that he would put money on either Portugal or Spain winning Euro 2012 this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has tipped either Spain or his own nation Portugal to be successful at Euro 2012 this summer.

Despite acknowledging that holders Spain are the favourites, the Portuguese captain believes that there is enough quality in his side's squad to lift the trophy next month.

"If I had a suitcase full of money, I would bet on Portugal and Spain. I don't want to be a hypocrite. I'm very hopeful [about our chances] but, after Portugal, I'd go for Spain," he told Marca.

"[Spain] are the favourites to win Euro 2012. They're one of the strongest teams and have a big chance of getting to the final.

"Puyol and Villa will be greatly missed but others will replace them and do a good job because Spain have a core of very good, strong players. Del Bosque could have two national teams and compete for the title with both."

Ronaldo's Portugal open up their campaign against Germany on Saturday evening.

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