Klinsmann says ex-Sporting player could play a key role at the World Cup | OneFootball

Jurgen Klinsmann was at the launch event for the 2026 World Cup ball, the Trionda. The German coach spoke about the competition and says that Cristiano Ronaldo - who saw a former colleague get a tattoo in his honor - will be a key player in the Portuguese national team.

"Argentina is always of the highest quality, without a doubt. But for this World Cup, we have teams like Spain, exceptionally good, Portugal, with Ronaldo playing sensational football, England as a very strong team. I hope Germany returns, obviously, and shows people that the last two World Cups were mistakes," he began by saying.

The former world champion with Germany in 1990 foresees difficulties for Italy: "We have many quality teams. Italy still needs to qualify, it has been going through some difficulties, but it cannot miss out, because it would be the third time in a row, that is impossible. It will be an incredible World Cup," said the former world champion with Germany in 1990.

Despite the instability of recent years, Klinsmann also considers Brazil a favorite: "Brazil is always a favorite, always has been and always will be. It is a nation that has football so deeply rooted in its roots and culture... It has incredible players and coaches and now they have opened the doors to Ancelotti, the first time a non-Brazilian coach leads the team, that is very significant. And, because he is a personality, he can guide great athletes and find the best way to make this Brazil successful.

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