SURVEY | Italy or England: who will win the title?

On Sunday, Italy and England will meet for the 28th time in the final of the European Football Championship. Italy has been more successful in duels at major events in the past. But statistics don't count on Sunday.

SportNews wants to know from his readers: Who will win the European championship title? Vote here!

Italy is ahead In 1980, the two teams competed against each other in the group stage at the European Championships in Italy. Thanks to a solid defense, a goal from midfielder Marco Tardelli was enough for the home team to win against England. Thanks to the 1-0 win, Italy played for third place and ultimately finished fourth, while England was eliminated after the group stage.

Ten years later, at Italy's home World Cup in 1990, England and Italy met again. In the game for third place, Italy won 3-2. They first benefited from a mistake by English goalkeeper Peter Shilton, which made it 1-1. England equalized, but a controversial penalty for Italy ultimately decided the game.

<a data-caption="Bei der WM 2014 trafen Italien (rechts Ciro Immobile) und England (Gary Cahill) letztmals bei einem Großereignis aufeinander. © AFP / FABRICE COFFRINI" data-fancybox="inline-79006" target="_image" href="https://s3-images.sportnews.bz/_images/scale/1280x1280/img/2021/07/bei-der-wm-2014-trafen-italien-rechts-ciro-immobile-und-england-gary-cahill-letztmals-bei-einem-grossereignis-aufeinander.jpg"> The 2014 World Cup was the last time Italy (right Ciro Immobile) and England (Gary Cahill) met at a major event. © AFP / FABRICE COFFRINI

In the World Cup qualifiers in October 1997, England needed a draw against Italy in order to secure participation in the 1998 World Cup as group winners. They fought to a 0-0 draw, and Italy later qualified as one of the best runners-up in the group with a win against Russia.

In the quarter-finals of the 2012 European Championships, Italy clearly dominated the game throughout the entire game, but was constantly wasting chances. Since there were no goals in extra time, the game had to be decided on penalties. There England failed once again and Italy won 4-2. The most important game awaits on Sunday The last time the two teams met at a major event was in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup. Although England was the more dangerous team for a long time - also thanks to Raheem Sterling - the Italians impressed with their organization and ball control and also won this duel 2: 1 for yourself.

But statistics count for nothing in a football game. What is clear, however, is that there has never been a duel of such importance as on Sunday between Italy and England.

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SURVEY | Italy or England: who will win the title?

On Sunday at 21 p.m. the time has come: The final of the European Championship will take place at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London. SportNews wants to know from its readers: Who will win the title – Italy or England?

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