Forget history, demands Loew ahead clash

Germans not looking at lamentable record against Italians in big matches, Agence France-Presse reports.

Coach Joachim Loew has told his team to forget past disappointments and just focus on beating Italy in Thursday's Euro 2012 semifinal as Germany hunts a first tournament win over the Azzurri.

Germany has never beaten Italy in a competitive match, losing three times and drawing as many in World Cup finals and European Championships.