Euro-Tactical preview of Spain v Italy (Reuters)
Published 6/21/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
A look at the likely formations,
strengths and weaknesses of Spain and Italy who meet in the
quarter-finals of Euro 2008 at Ernst Happel Stadium on Sunday
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