Giampiero Ventura

Serie A: Napoli, Juventus stay on top with Inter close on heels; AC Milan suffer loss to stay sixth

Inter Milan stay third, two points behind leaders Juventus and Napoli, who both claimed their sixth win out of six on Saturday against Torino, 4-0, and SPAL, 3-2, respectively.

Italy coach Giampiero Ventura defends record despite team's slide in latest FIFA rankings

Ventura signed a new two-year contract in August to lead the Azzurri to the 2020 European Championship.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Italy eke out narrow victory over Israel, crictics lambast 'slow and dull' Azzuri

The relief was palpable on Wednesday after Ciro Immobile kept Italy's World Cup campaign on track despite an unconvincing 1-0 qualifying win by the four-time champions over Israel.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Chelsea's new signing Davide Zappacosta called up to Italy squad

Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta has been called up to the Italy squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Israel just days after signing for the Premier League champions.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Italy lambasted by national media after demoralising loss to Spain

Italy were outclassed by Spain in a demoralising 3-0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Madrid which leaves the four-time champions facing a precarious play-off in November to reach Russia.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Isco's double strike and Alvaro Morato's late goal help Spain defeat Italy

Spain took a giant step towards qualifying for next year's World Cup as Isco's double and Alvaro Morata's late strike swept aside Italy 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Italy dealt blow as defender Giorgio Chiellini to miss Spain tie due to injury

Italy's plans for a vital World Cup qualifier away to Spain on Saturday were dealt a huge blow when veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini injured a calf muscle in training on Friday.

World Cup qualifiers: Giampiero Ventura says transfer window should close 24 hours before start of season

“It would be better if the players I select were playing all the time, but there’s nothing we can do,” said Italy coach Giampiero Ventura.

International friendlies: Mario Balotelli must change if he wants to play for Italy, says coach Giampiero Ventura

Mario Balotelli has "a choice to make" if he wants to resurrect his international career, Italy coach Giampiero Ventura said on Tuesday.

World Cup qualifiers: Italy axe Graziano Pelle for not shaking coach Giampiero Ventura's hand