Abel Xavier Calls Portugal's Team the Best Generation Yet

Abel Xavier, a former defender for the Portugal national team, Liverpool, and Everton, stated that Portugal possesses its strongest generation of players in history as they prepare for their FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash against Croatia on Friday at 12:00. Xavier believes that the depth and quality available to the national team provide a genuine opportunity to compete for the World Cup, which remains the only major honor missing from Portugal's accolades.

He highlighted the combination of elite talent and experience across all positions in the current squad. Xavier also mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo's ambition to finish his career with major trophies, emphasizing the significance of winning the World Cup.

He noted that the expanded 48-team format of the tournament has made it more unpredictable, with traditional powerhouses like France, Brazil, Argentina, and Spain remaining favorites, while teams like Portugal and England could disrupt the competition.