Not exact matches
In the history
of the CL, there have only been three occasions
of a team turning a 3 goal deficit in the second leg
of the knockout
stages to
advance in the
tournament.
While it can't be ruled out, he makes a fair point as ultimately the quality on show from the likes
of Germany and Spain in qualifying suggest that they will be favourites from the European contingent to
advance to the latter
stages of the
tournament, while the usual threat
of Brazil and the quality
of the South American nations would point towards England being well down the order
of favourites to win.
The ICC
tournament will begin just five days after the World Cup which would limit the number
of stars in the competitions, if clubs see their players
advance to the latter
stages of the World Cup.