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How Balotelli and Pirlo humbled Germany

Why Germany crashed out of Euro 2012 at the hands of Italy

Euro 2012: Germany v Italy player ratings

Marks out of 10 for Italy's stunning victory over Germany in their Euro 2012 semi-final Germany Manuel Neuer Made several decisive interventions but could do nothing about the goals 6/10 Jérôme Boateng Steady enough at the back – and produced one sumptuous turn when under pressure...

Euro 2012 Football Daily: Italy shock the Germans to book their place in the final

Scorchio! The pod - and in particular, AC Jimbo and Paolo Bandini - is hovering somewhere around cloud nine for tonight's Euro 2012 Football Daily . Scott Murray and Paul Doyle give a slightly more objective analysis of a fantastic game that saw Italy silence the Germans and book their place in the...

Petric arrives at the Cottage

Fulham yesterday signed the 31-year-old Croatia forward Mladen Petric on a free transfer. He has been given a one-year deal, having been a free agent since his contract with Hamburg expired.

Spurs exit for Bond and Jordan

Tottenham yesterday parted company with the coaches Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan in the wake of Harry Redknapp's departure as manager earlier this month. A club statement said: "We should like to thank them for their contribution and achievements."

Best night of my life - Balotelli

Mario Balotelli describes his match-winning performance in Italy's Euro 2012 semi-final win over Germany as the best night of his life.

'Germany will learn from defeat'

Germany coach Joachim Loew backs his players to come back stronger from their Euro 2012 semi-final disappointment.

VIDEO: Balotelli delighted with 'important' goals

Italy striker Mario Balotelli describes his two "really important" goals for his country after they beat Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2012 semi-final in Warsaw.

David Beckham left out of Team GB football squad for London 2012 Olympics

David Beckham left out of football squad for London 2012 Olympics but may still make opening ceremony.