If you had a choice whose record in tournaments would you rather have? Germany or Italy? I'd take Italy's, the extra world cup is worth more than the extra 2 euros and more final appearances from Germany. Also ,they have never been behind Germany in wc wins. They have retained it and held it the longest. 34-50. Albiet because of the war. What do you think?
I'd prefer Germany's. Italy's pre-war WC wins will unfortunately always be slightly tainted, and Germany's tournament wins have generally been more memorable and exciting to me (with the exception of Italy's sublime 1982 triumph).