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Fabregas: We must stop Pirlo and Balotelli 7.07.2012

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas said that his team must stop Andre Pirlo to beat Italy in the final of Euro 2012 on Sunday.

33 years old Pirlo makes an incredible championship for the "Squadra Azzurri" and has a major contribution to this team to contend for the title.

For his part, Fabregas admitted he was impressed both by the play of Pirlo and presentation of Mario Balotelli with 2:1 success over Germany.

"We must stop the attackers of Italy and Andrea Pirlo," Fabregas said at a press conference before the fight.

"Balotelli is a great player and he showed it yesterday. Scored two great goals against Germany in the semifinals. That says it all. I loved his game. He will be a big threat, as Antonio Cassano and every other player, "added the false nine Spain.

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