English expert outlines the reasons why Ronaldo cannot win EURO 2024

Paul Merson, the former Arsenal star, recently made notable remarks about the reasons why Ronaldo cannot win EURO 2024 ahead of the tournament.

According to a recent interview with Sportskeeda, former Arsenal star Paul Merson offered his insights and ranked the top 5 contenders for EURO 2024. Merson stated:

“I would exclude Belgium and Spain from my top 5 because I believe the teams I’ve chosen have much greater chances to reach the EURO 2024 final. Belgium’s golden generation has come to an end and they have consistently disappointed in major tournaments. Similarly, Spain isn’t fielding their best squad in recent years.”

In his top 5, Paul Merson ranked the final three teams as Italy, Portugal, and Germany. The English footballer explained:

“Italy always have a solid defense, but I doubt that alone will be enough to make them a formidable force in the knockout stages.”

Merson argued that Portugal faces difficulties in bonding as a cohesive unit due to their individualistic playing styles, so he expects them to perform adequately at EURO 2024. He also noted that Germany, while not currently a strong team, benefits greatly from playing on home soil.

The top two favorites for winning EURO 2024, according to Paul Merson, are France and England. Merson believes that the Three Lions have the highest potential to win the championship.

His assessment is well-founded given England’s roster of many high-profile stars. According to statistics, manager Gareth Southgate commands a squad valued at £1.29 billion, which is over £250 million more than France, another potential contender for the EURO 2024 title.

Both England and France are rare teams valued above £1 billion at this tournament. Experts also agree that these two teams are the most promising contenders for winning EURO 2024, with slight differences in their likelihood of winning, at 19.9% for England and 19.1% for France.