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Beckenbauer slams Germany
Franz Beckenbauer blamed a "lifeless" first half for Germany's Euro 2012 semi-final exit to Italy in Warsaw on Thursday evening
Read the full storyPress hail hero Balotelli
The Italian press is unanimous in its praise of Mario Balotelli after last night's 2-1 win over Germany that clinched a final spot
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The Odd Couple down Germany
The prolific relationship between Italy's two controversial strikers Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli has, arguably, been the story of the tournament. Credit must go to Cesare Prandelli for finding a way to harness the mavericks for the greater good.
Forza Italia!
Happy, lads?
Low point for German fans
Can Jogi Low still hang on to his job as Germany coach after his tactical bungling in last night's semi-final? After changing things up for the Greece victory, Low switched things around again with Toni Kroos preferred to Muller, Reus and Klose.
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We know how it feels, Thomas!
Thomas Muller can't hide his anger after Die Mannschaft blew a golden opportunity to move one step closer their first tournament win since Euro 96. Next stop, Brazil.
Mario: Goals were for Mum
Italian striker Mario Balotelli insists Sunday's Euro 2012 final will feature the best two teams after his brace defeated Germany
Read the full storyLow upbeat despite Italy defeat
Germany crashed out of Euro 2012, after reaching the last four for the fourth tournament running, meaning they have not won a trophy since Euro 96. Coach Joachim Low, though, was proud of his troops and saw plenty of positives.
– Germany coach Joachim LowWe've had two great years. The team has really developed well. We won 15 games in a row but lost today against an incredibly strong Italian side, with a strong axis and two great strikers.
There's no reason to doubt ourselves. Our team was the youngest team here. Even though there's disappointment today, we played a wonderful tournament and I am sure we will be able to cope with this defeat.
Balotelli: The best evening of my life
– Mario Balotelli, quoted in Gazzetta dello SportThis was the best evening of my life. I hope on Sunday to experience even stronger emotions....I've waited for this moment so long. My mum came to the match, and my father is coming to the final. I hope to celebrate goals with him. I want to score a fourth goal....Will I return to Italy in the near future? No. Everything's good in England. The fans there continue to love me even after I helped Italy to knock their national team out.