Top 5 favorites to win the UEFA Nations League 2022-23
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UEFA Nations League was the latest European competition introduced by EUFA back in 2018, after the World Cup. Since then, the competition has been held twice with the third one kicking off this week. So far, the tournament has been won by Portugal and France.
Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to their second-ever piece of silverware when they defeated the Netherlands in the finals back in 2019. France managed the feat in 2021 when they defeated Spain 2-1 thanks to Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe.
This year the competition is more open. Nations that were once written off are back in form and ready to challenge. While countries like France and England remain favourites, a lot of other nations have strengthened their squads as they look for the trophy. Hence, let’s take a look at the top 5 favourites to win the UEFA Nations League in June 2023.
The top 5 favourites to win the Nations League
Belgium
Belgium’s golden generation may be diminishing, but they are still one of the strongest squads in Europe. With Kevin de Bryune, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Dries Mertens, on their day, Belgium have the strongest attacking team in Europe.
Moreover, players like Thorgan Hazard, Yannick Carrasco, Youri Tielemans and of course, Thibaut Courtois, Belgium are definitely strong contenders for the UEFA Nations League.
Spain
Most people had written Spain off after their horrendous exit from the 2018 World Cup. That also saw many of their stars like Andreas Iniesta, David Silva and Gerard Pique also retire from international football.
However, under the new manager, Luis Enrique, Spain has developed into a strong and capable international team. The team reached the semi-finals of the Euro Cup last year while also becoming the finalist of the Nations League. Spain will definitely fancy their chances this time around in the Nation League.
Portugal
Portugal is one team that just canned be ruled out. Along with the most clutch player in Cristiano Ronaldo, the team also possess a flurry of talents in Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, Felix and Diogo Jota.
The winners of the Nations League in 2019 and the Euro winners of 2016 are in top form since they won the qualifier to book a place in the World Cup. Like others, Portugal will also fancy their chances of letting the Nations League for a second time.
England
The finalists of UEFA Euro 2020, England will be desperate to finally make their mark in European football. The current England squad managed by Gareth Southgate is probably the strongest one that the Island Country has produced in a while.
The team were unstoppable in the Euros as well, missing out eventually on penalties. However, England now consists of an even more composed and experienced, yet young squad hungry for silverware.
France
France is probably the biggest favourite to win the UEFA Nations League in June 2023. Their squad consists of one of the best if not the best player in the world at almost every position on the field.
While the Blues faced a tough exit from the Euro Cup last year, there is no denying that it has only made their ambition to win the Nations League even more. The World Cup winners are definitely in the race and surely the most equipped with the trophy for a second and consecutive time.
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Shubham Mohta
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