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Tonight's Euro 2012 semi-final between Germany and Italy is a showdown of two of the games great pass masters. Andrea Pirlo and Bastian Schweinsteiger are conductors in the middle of their teams, two midfielders who dictate play and who are both having an impressive tournament. So who will reign victorious – Pirlo or Schweinsteiger?

Its not uncommon for international players to have their countries flag personalised onto their football boots. It is uncommon however for that flag to not match that of the players jersey! Italian born midfielder Riccardo Montolivo has the German flag printed onto the side of his adidas Predator LZ football boots.

We're closer to knowing the teams that will be appearing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and here are the players, and more importantly, the football boots that caught the SoccerBible's eye during some emphatic performances lastnight...

Here's the SoccerBible's pick of tonights International football action, with a host of World Cup qualifiers and friendly games taking place, we have a look at the players and football boots to watch out for... Azerbaijan v Germany (WCQ) MICHAEL

Here are the football boots which made the difference at the European Under-21 Championship. Which ended with Germany romping to a 4-0 victory over England in the final, to win their first Under-21 Championship title.. . MESUT OZIL Nike Vapor Superfly

Now the 2008/09 football season is up and running, Werder Bremen and Germany midfielder Torsten Frings discusses the benefits of bootcamp and preseason training in this football video.