贝利：英格兰和巴西夺冠几率不相上下
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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. |
据英国广播公司（BBC）网站报道，巴西传奇球员贝利称英格兰和巴西夺得2014年世界杯冠军的“几率是一样的”。 不过，现年73岁的贝利希望东道主巴西队在决赛中与乌拉圭队相遇，这样他们就能一洗1950年失利的耻辱。 64年前的世界杯，巴西队是夺冠大热门，但却在马拉卡纳球场1比2不敌另一只南美球队乌拉圭。 “我更愿意看到巴西队对阵乌拉圭队，这会是一场复仇之战，”贝利说。 当问及英格兰队夺冠几率时，他回应道：“英格兰队和巴西、意大利、法国队一样都是老牌劲旅。我们必须做好应对他们的准备。” 贝利曾率领巴西队夺得三次世界杯冠军，被视为世界上最好的足球运动员。他补充道：“我们必须尊重英格兰队，因为他们夺冠的几率与我们是一样的。” 世界杯将于6月12日举行，揭幕战由巴西队对阵克罗地亚队。 英格兰队于6月14日首轮对阵意大利队的比赛，接着进行的是D组乌拉圭队和哥斯达黎加队的比赛。 |
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