UEFA President Lennart Johansson refused to guarantee the security of the Euro 2004 finals but gave praises to the effort of the organizers.

"Regarding security measures, I think that everything that can be done has been done, " Johansson said Friday.

"It's important not to give guarantees because we live in a world that is very unpredictable.

"But we have done everything that is possible and hopefully we can now look forward to a nice, friendly tournament."

The UEFA head also gave a warning for English fans travelling to Euro 2004 after trouble at the last championship in the Low Countries in 2000, but gave assurances that all possible measures had been taken to counteract any security threat.

"We are better prepared this time, and the British government know 80 per cent of the people who are travelling to Portugal," he said.

"Following the talks we have had with the English FA and the coach, I therefore sincerely hope that nothing will force us to take any drastic action such as throwing a team out of the competition.

The 23-day tournament will be held in eight Portuguese cities from June 12 to July 4.

Source: Xinhua