貝利：英格蘭和巴西奪冠幾率不相上下
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Brazil legend Pele says England "have the same chance" as his country of winning the 2014 World Cup. But the 73-year-old is hoping the hosts end up facing Uruguay in the final so they can make amends for their 1950 humiliation. Brazil were big favourites 64 years ago but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to their South American neighbours at the Maracana. "I prefer Brazil face Uruguay, then you have the revenge," said Pele. Asked about England's chances, he responded: "England - like Brazil, Italy, France - have a reputation. We must be prepared for them." Pele, who won the World Cup three times with Brazil and is widely regarded as the best footballer of all time, added: "We have to respect England because they have the same chance as what we have." The World Cup begins on Thursday when Brazil face Croatia. England kick off their campaign on Saturday against Italy, followed by Group D games against Uruguay and Costa Rica. For the best of BBC Sport's in-depth content and analysis, go to our features and video page. |
據英國廣播公司（BBC）網站報道，巴西傳奇球員貝利稱英格蘭和巴西奪得2014年世界杯冠軍的“幾率是一樣的”。 不過，現年73歲的貝利希望東道主巴西隊在決賽中與烏拉圭隊相遇，這樣他們就能一洗1950年失利的恥辱。 64年前的世界杯，巴西隊是奪冠大熱門，但卻在馬拉卡納球場1比2不敵另一只南美球隊烏拉圭。 “我更愿意看到巴西隊對陣烏拉圭隊，這會是一場復仇之戰，”貝利說。 當問及英格蘭隊奪冠幾率時，他回應道：“英格蘭隊和巴西、意大利、法國隊一樣都是老牌勁旅。我們必須做好應對他們的準備?！?/p> 貝利曾率領巴西隊奪得三次世界杯冠軍，被視為世界上最好的足球運動員。他補充道：“我們必須尊重英格蘭隊，因為他們奪冠的幾率與我們是一樣的?！?/p> 世界杯將于6月12日舉行，揭幕戰由巴西隊對陣克羅地亞隊。 英格蘭隊于6月14日首輪對陣意大利隊的比賽，接著進行的是D組烏拉圭隊和哥斯達黎加隊的比賽。 |
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