Former Brazil star Ronaldo backing France in World Cup

DOHA, Dec 13: Former Brazil star Ronaldo says he cannot get behind his country's great sporting rivals Argentina at the World Cup, and backs France as "big favourites" to retain their title.

"I'm not going to be a hypocrite and say I'll be happy for Argentina" if they win the World Cup, said Ronaldo. "But I see football as a romantic. And I will appreciate any champion."

"Since the beginning, my prediction has always been Brazil and France in the final," the two-time World Cup winner told media in Doha.

"Brazil are no longer there. But France, match after match, are backing up their status as favourites and I still see them as the big favourites."

Ronaldo, who scored both goals in the 2002 World Cup final against Germany, expects France to see off surprise semi-finalists Morocco on Wednesday.

"I would really like (Morocco to win) but I don't think they will. I think France have a very solid team, whether it's in defence, attack or midfield," said the twice former Ballon d'Or winner. Agencies

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