The German national team legend made an unexpected prediction about the winner of the Euro 2024

A legend of the German national team, Lothar Matthaus, has made a surprising prediction about the winner of the European Championship.

According to sources, former German football star has boldly predicted that Germany will emerge as the champions of Euro 2024, despite his skeptic before.

"This positive tension, this anticipation that it is finally about to start: It is a similar feeling for me now as it used to be when our first game at a major tournament was approaching. On Friday our national team will open the European Championship on home soil against Scotland. And just like back then as a player, I am firmly convinced: We can win the tournament. My tip: Germany will be European champions!

I am not irritated by the surprisingly weak 2:1 in the last test match against Greece. No, I say: Our players are so good that we don't have to be afraid of anyone. And I have full confidence in Julian Nagelsmann to make this team work.

In SPORT BILD's magnet table, I have put Germany as group winners. In the round of 16, I'll let them advance against Serbia, in the quarterfinals against Spain. In the semifinals, we'll win against Portugal and in the final against France. Of course, that's a gimmick, but why shouldn't our path look like that?" quotes Matthaus Sport Bild.

Euro 2024 will take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14, with 24 teams competing for the prestigious trophy. The tournament promises to be highly competitive, with several strong contenders vying for glory.