Former Italy manager Gian Piero Ventura said Thursday he was determined to redeem his tarnished reputation at Serie A strugglers Chievo after the disgrace of failing to lead the Azzurri to the World Cup.... more »
Former Italy manager Gian Piero Ventura has been appointed coach of struggling Chievo following Lorenzo D'Anna's sacking, the Serie A club confirmed on Wednesday.... more »
Humiliated former Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura, sacked after the four-time World Cup winners failed to reach the 2018 tournament in Russia, has revealed he wants to return coaching.... more »
Gian Piero Ventura's reign as Italy coach ended on Wednesday after a World Cup qualifying fiasco during which the four-time champions failed to reach next year's finals in Russia.... more »
Gian Piero Ventura defended "one of the best records in 40 years" on Wednesday as he refused to resign as Italy coach despite failing to lead the four-time champions to the World Cup finals.... more »
Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura said Monday he had no doubt his team would qualify to challenge for a fifth World Cup title in Russia next year as they prepare for this week's play-off against Sweden.... more »
Italy and coach Gian Piero Ventura were in the firing line Saturday after an "abysmal" 1-1 draw against Macedonia in Turin left the Azzurri's path to the World Cup uncertain.... more »
Controversial striker Mario Balotelli has shown few signs of wanting to fight his way back into the national side, Italy coach Giampiero Ventura warned on Wednesday.... more »
Exactly eight weeks after Eder blasted in the winner for Portugal in the Euro 2016 final against France, European nations start out on the road to the Russia 2018 World Cup on Sunday.... more »
New Italy coach Giampiero Ventura said on Tuesday that he wanted to build on the foundations laid by his predecessor Antonio Conte by adding more youth to the squad.... more »
New Italy coach Giampiero Ventura hinted Tuesday that striker Graziano Pelle could risk his Azzurri place following a recent move to China, and gave Mario Balotelli little chance of returning to the national team.... more »
Giampiero Ventura will take over as Italy coach after Euro 2016, Italian Football Federation president Carlo Tavecchio announced on Tuesday, Italian media reported.... more »
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