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LONDON. — Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo believes English soccer teams will be pushing for honours on the European stage this season.
The ex-Manchester United winger looked in sparkling form with two goals helping his side to a 2-0 Super Cup victory over Spanish rivals Sevilla in Cardiff.
It was a complete turnaround after a miserable injury-hit World Cup for the Portuguese man and reigning world player of the year, named the official man of the match by his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Asked about Real’s chances of making Champions League history by retaining the title, the 29-year-old said: “Madrid are going to be the first team. I hope so.

“Maybe we have the potential to be the best but I believe the players that Real Madrid have bought this season — James (Rodriguez), (Toni) Kroos and (Keylor) Navas — are going to give more support to the team and more quality.” — Sky Sports.