Euro 2016
Jul 2, 2016 at 8pm UK at ​Stade de Bordeaux
Germany
1-1
Italy
Ozil (65')
Hummels (90'), Schweinsteiger (112')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Bonucci (78' pen.)
Sturaro (56'), De Sciglio (57'), Parolo (59'), Pelle (91'), Giaccherini (103')

Michael Ballack: 'Germany will beat Italians'

Former Germany player Michael Ballack looks on during the World Cup qualifying match between Austria and Germany on September 6, 2013
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Former Germany midfielder Michael Ballack backs the world champions to beat Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 this weekend.
By , European Football Editor
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Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 20:22 UK

Former Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has backed the world champions to overcome Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 on Saturday night.

Italy will enter the last-eight clash full of confidence after beating the holders Spain in the round of 16, but Ballack 'believes' that his nation will triumph this weekend.

"I doubt the Italians will be able to pull off such a strenuous effort again," Ballack told UEFA.com. "I believe in a German win."

Germany, who scored three unanswered goals against Slovakia in the last round, have never beaten Italy in a competitive match.

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