Graziano Pelle

The big save: Germany beat Italy on penalties to reach Euro 2016 semis

Germany beat Italy 6-5 in a penalty shootout at the Euro 2016 quarter finals.

Germany vs Italy: Look out for these top ten players in the third Euro 2016 QF

Two giants of European football clash when Germany take on Italy in the Euro 2016 in Bordeaux. Here's a look at the top ten players from both teams.

Euro 2016: How Italy's regimented approach smothered Spain's bewildered galacticos

Antonio Conte’s regimented approach, with a role defined for every player down to the last pass, ensured yet another crucial test was passed with flying colours.

Euro 2016: Italy sweating on De Rossi injury as Thiago Motta suspension adds to Conte's headache

Italy are facing a serious selection headache in midfield ahead of their Euro 2016 quarter-final against Germany after Thiago Motta incurred a suspension.

Euro 2016: Clueless Spain shown the way home by Antonio Conte's masterclass

Italy banished the ghosts of 2008 and 2012 exits in a thumping fashion on Monday evening. Spain's golden era started in 2008 and it might have ended at the hands of the same team against whom it began.

Revenge served: Italy dump Spain out of Euro 2016 to make quarter-finals

Euro 2016: Like it or not, Italy have made a working model out of 'paint dry' football

Italy have made a working model out of a dull style of play, and this is double espresso football made in Turin – distasteful to some, authentic to others

Euro 2016: Eder's moment of brilliance drags pale Italy past Sweden into last 16

Brazil-born striker Eder overcame an otherwise patchy performance to hit a cracking late winner in a 1-0 victory over Sweden that sent Italy into the last 16 of Euro 2016.

Euro 2016: Open wounds of 2014 World Cup exit will keep Italy on toes, says Antonio Conte

Italy's Antonio Conte says the 'open wound' of their 2014 World Cup failure should inspire the Azzurri to success at Euro 2016 after their impressive 2-0 win over Belgium.

Euro 2016: Marc Wilmots' Belgium taken apart by Italy, but the match was lost even before it began

There were many who were calling Belgium the favourites to win the Euro 2016, but this loss has not only exposed their weaknesses in defence, but has also made everyone see Italy in a new light.