Underdogs' Advantage: McIlroy's Confidence in Europe at Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy expresses confidence in Europe's chances at the Ryder Cup, despite viewing them as underdogs. He believes captain Luke Donald's meticulous planning will be key. The team is set for a practice trip to Bethpage Black, and McIlroy downplays controversy over a possible likeness on USA merchandise.

Rory McIlroy has declared that Team Europe will be the underdogs at the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Despite this, he remains confident that captain Luke Donald's thorough planning will equip them to outperform the Americans.
The European team is eager to replicate their 2012 away victory at Medinah, with recent events in the U.S. marking tough losses for them. McIlroy emphasized that the Ryder Cup is a formidable challenge but one they are prepared to tackle.
The team, which includes leading players participating in the BMW PGA Championship, has a crucial practice session planned at Bethpage Black. Meanwhile, McIlroy addressed lighthearted speculation about his image being used on USA merchandise, shrugging off any concerns.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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