Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s football star player, picked five national teams who, in his opinion, will be the top favorites to win in this year’s World Cup to be held in Russia.

Ronaldo experienced football success internationally when he played with his national team at the 2016 European Championship. Before the World Cup 2018 begins, Ronaldo expressed Portugal may not be among the favorites but listed down five he thinks will be.

Telling the Chinese outlet Doonqiudi at Valdebebas, “Germany, Spain, Brazil, France and Argentina are going to be the favourites.” “Despite the fact that Portugal won’t be included among the favourites, we always compete and will do so again,” Ronaldo added.

Cristiano Ronaldo is Portugal’s record scorer, being able to score 79 goals in 147 appearances for his national team’s matches. He will play for Portugal in Russia for FIFA World Cup 2018.