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He's become football's perennial figure of intrigue; a trend-setter in his own right. Mario Balotelli certainly prides himself on appearance and style, and after his latest outrageous haircut (unveiled this week) we take a look back at the many hairstyles of Mario.

For many this video will conjure up mixed emotions from the summers Euro 2012 tournament. Ultimately it was Spain who thrilled us, but throughout it was a rollercoaster of emotions for the fans, which adidas captured using some unique filming techniques...

After much glory and heartache, we've reached the final of the 2012 European Championships. A showdown between Spain and Italy, and some of the best footballers on the planet. Will it be Andrea Pirlo or Xavi who dominates the midfield and does Mario Balotelli or Andres Iniesta carry the biggest goal threat?

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...

Fabio Cannavaro wore a pair of specially customised Nike T90 Laser II football boots to celebrate his 127th cap, and becoming Italy's most capped player! Cannavaro captained World Champions Italy in their friendly with Switzerland this week, as he

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