Hasebe: We have to stop Pirlo

[FIFA]

 When Italy face Japan at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Japanese captain Makoto Hasebe will have one very specific task. He is the man to stop Italy schemer Andrea Pirlo, who was in imperious form in their victory over Mexico.

Via: FIFA.com News

[Shola Sholaz]

Pirlo is the pillar of Italy so if he is checked, the whole of Italy is checked. Italy is nothing without him.