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Published 14:36 10 Jun 2024 BST
Updated 14:36 10 Jun 2024 BST

Euro 2024 is rapidly approaching with Germany facing Scotland on Friday June 14, and ahead of the tournament Jose Mourinho has given his verdict on how things will play out.
Renowned for expert opinions, the 2-time Champions League winner's latest prediction has got fans in shock through shunning a huge footballing nation.
England are the favourites to become tournament winners, closely followed by the likes of France, Germany and Portugal.
However, one nation not mentioned above is the current European Championship holders Italy, whom Mourinho believes will be unable to retain the illustrious title.
That's what Fenerbahçe is.
— José Mourinho (@mourinhodejose) June 9, 2024
Fenerbahçe is a republic of love. It cannot succeed without love and compassion.
Let's get back to our roots.
💛💙 pic.twitter.com/k8anjc6IGl
Mourinho stated:
"I am convinced that practically everyone thinks like me. Portugal, England, France, followed by Germany and Spain. But Italy as European Champions, I don't think so."
Italy famously won the penalty-shootout versus England in a huge night at Wembley in July 2021 three years ago.
When quizzed as to why Italy can't defend their title, Mourinho responded:
"I don't think they have enough talent to win the tournament, they won the last European Championship, but I don't think they'll do it again."
Italy's route to Euro 2024 was a struggle, as the Azzurri only clinched qualification in their final game, a 0-0 draw against Ukraine.
Italy are placed in Group B, also referred to as this tournament's "Group of Death", where they will face up against Spain, Croatia and Albania.
The Azzurri's fixtures are as follows:
Saturday 15 June - Albania
Thursday 20 June - Spain
Monday 24 June - Croatia
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