Euro 2012: Mario Balotelli calls Italy's semi-final victory over Germany 'the best game of my life'

Balotelli's double was enough to see Italy through to a meeting with holders Spain in Kiev.

It extended Italy's remarkable record against Germany in competitive combat, the 2-1 win meaning two of Europe's true giants have now clashed on eight occasions and the Azzurri have never lost.

"With Spain we are the two best teams in the tournament," said Balotelli. "Can we win? I'll tell you on Sunday."

At the final whistle, Balotelli embraced his adopted mother Silvia, who brought him up from the age of two after he was born in Italy to Ghanaian immigrants.

"After the game, when I went to my mum I said 'these goals are for you'," he said.

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