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Italy holds historical edge over England ahead of Euro 2020 final

In this Saturday, June 14, 2014 file photo, Italy's Mario Balotelli celebrates after scoring past England's goalkeeper Joe Hart, left, during the group D World Cup soccer match between England and Italy at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil. [Associated Press]

Pirlo’s “Panenka.” Schillaci’s Golden Boot clincher. Another emotional goal celebration from Marco Tardelli.

The major tournament rivalry — if it can be called that — between Italy and England has been marked by a few stand-out moments, and they all belong to the Italians.

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