PIRLO: ITALY WANTS REVENGE

Ahead of Italy's pre-quarter match against Spain in the Euros, veteran midfielder Andrea Pirlo has claimed that Italy will be looking to avenge their 2012 final defeat. He told, "It is too soon. Spain should have won their group and it could have been a great final, but it gives us a chance to exact revenge." Pirlo further added that Spain plays the best football but are not dangerous as they used to be. He pointed out that the defending champions have problems in their defense and Italy's 3-5-2 formation could pose problems for Vicente del Bosque's side.