The best isn’t always saved for last. Germany and Italy, the two hottest teams at these Euros, would make for a mouthwatering final in Paris on July 10. But, thanks to the loaded bottom half of the bracket, the two heavyweights will collide in this tournament’s most highly anticipated quarterfinal in Bordeaux Saturday.
Between them, Germany and Italy have won four European Championships and eight World Cups. They’ve claimed as many major tournaments since the 1990 World Cup as England have won knockout stage matches. Surely this must be a tossup then, no?
Actually, if the head-to-head track record means anything, we might as well be pitting the Harlem Globetrotters against the Washington Generals.