Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has ruled out Portugal winning the World Cup, naming France as his clear favourites to go all the way.
Speaking on Sky Sports' World Cup show, Roy Keane said: "I'm going to rule out Portugal. I just think their back four… yeah, I'm ruling them out.
"Over the last few days, I've been open-minded about Brazil and Spain.
"But I think France have come into my head (as potential winners).
"Obviously the manager has to get them all on the same page, and I think Didier Deschamps does that pretty well. I think he's one of the best at doing that."
Despite his general pessimism about Norway's overall prospects for winning the tournament, Keane did point to Norway as a team to watch out for at the North American tournament.
He added: "Do you know who I am interested in watching? Nobody has really mentioned them, I'm not saying they are going to win it, but maybe have an impact… Norway."
"Haaland, Ødegaard, all these lads. You know what I mean?"
Davichi
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Careful Roy... Ronaldo fans will come after you, because they know this is his last chance. 😂😂🤣🙊
AFerBUXF3815
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wow he doesn't second his own nation even 😂😂😂😂
He’s Irish
Ronnie256
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does defense alone win the world cup. this guy really doesn't behave like a man united legend.
Ronnie256
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wow he doesn't second his own nation even 😂😂😂😂
Zaydimpyz
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you're used to saying s**t
Mwewaman
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That's just his opinion. Everyone has theirs...
popsensii
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Netherland or Belgium will shocked many people
riobcdmnst
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hear nha I don't know why for d love of God these fellas just don't put something in there mouth and block it because every time they open it is only shit coming out
Carringtonlife
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I have always followed you and you can see nothing good in any team in punditry duties, so sad
Munchesta
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My team
Viempry
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Cancelo vs kounde, Ruben Diaz vs Konate, nuno mendes vs Theo Hernandez?
viybdkmoyz
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Portugal must win world cup
Nosaekmnou
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well Keane, your prediction is duly noted
Ciadikruyz
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Keane with negativity always, useless legend
Ghostface254
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i think England might actually win the Worldcup this time..they have a good strict and tactical disciplined coach in Tuchel who understands to play tournament football and trust me they will play defensive football and setpieces the Arsenal way and expect 1-0 all the way to the finals trust me this time it's really coming home mark this comment!!
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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our strength is cr7 defense is secondary
wukblmn
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That coach would be their undoing and I believe cr7 wanted a puppet for that role cos martinez doesn't have d right cv to bring them d success their squad deserves
Coeaiklmty
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Keane, jealous is a killer disease.. Are you saying France had better defense than Portugal? Hmmm!! can you do individual comparison please!
Miyadorsuz
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especially dias is a problem
Ritcdikmnr
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Portugal has the strongest defense in WC Cancelo Viega Dias Nunes Mendes Ignacio Araujo Dalot
cetdklmory
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Rule England out also - their defence is equally average !
batacdetyz
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Most balanced team
nuccdinpyz
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Roy Keane pls run Ronaldo fans don't like truth and moreover they won't even get to quarter final
Ziedmptuyz
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U fool go fly kite ok!!!
buyacilpru
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France has a terrible defence Lucas H,Upamecano,Kounde,Konate and Saliba 🏃🏃
keaadt
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Because he hates Ronaldo and Bruno
Yahknpruyz
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Spain Is Better Team Then France
yebimopsz
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this Roy Keane is a foolish man, I believe he's jobless
Lovebug2
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Portugal are stuck with an old Ronaldo , old Silva and a coach who won nothing with Belgium's golden team DeBryne , Lukaku, etc
Yobbcklrtu
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Portugal and Holland forever bridesmaides
Tucamopr
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his words is shit..pls dun listen. 🫣
sasbcdstu
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I agree with Keane. Defensively, Portugal doesn't look solid. After carefully analysing the team, it's safe to say they may not go beyond the Quarter finals.
taelmnopz
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you always say opposite things with your bitterness, so Portugal is winning the world cup.
Ayobamiadeayo
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Nobody know what u mean sir u talk too much
Saueklmz
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foolish man
johnKai123
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stupid man