Portugal boss backs Ronaldo to find scoring form

Cristiano Ronaldo's misfiring start to his Juventus career will not last long, says Portugal head coach Fernando Santos. Ronaldo is yet to score in Serie A despite playing full matches against Chievo, Lazio and Parma. Santos, though, offered reassuring words to the superstar forward, telling a news conference: "Wait a little and you will see the goals that Ronaldo will score." "The players have great confidence and great ability, but we also know the quality of Italy," Santos said. "We know they have a great desire to avenge missing the World Cup and want to show their value in this new competition. "It will be a clash of two great teams. There are no favourites."