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Ronaldo: France are favourites, but Portugal will win

The Real Madrid striker was part of the team that fell short in the 2004 decider against Greece, and he is determined to deliver Portugal's first major trophy against the hosts

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo admitted France will be favourites for their Euro 2016 final in Paris on Sunday, but he still thinks his team will prevail.

After the heartbreak of Euro 2004 - when Ronaldo and Portugal were defeated 1-0 in the final on home soil by Greece - the Real Madrid man is driven not to let another, potentially his last, opportunity to win silverware with his country slip.