Germany coach not afraid of old foe Italy at Euro 2016 (The Associated Press)

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) -- For Germany coach Joachim Loew, all of his country's previous failures to beat Italy at a major tournament will count for nothing when the two sides meet on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. Loew's biggest disappointment in almost 10 years in charge came in the semifinals four years ago, when Italy forward Mario Balotelli struck twice in Warsaw to knock his side out with a 2-1 defeat. The loss still hangs over the Germany coach, though he said it also helped him lead the side to World Cup success in Brazil in 2014.