Giampiero Ventura

Antonio Candreva Ciro Immobile hailed the impact of Italy coach Giampiero Ventura after scoring the decisive goal in a 3-1 win in Israel on Monday.

Giampiero Ventura Torino should have shown more courage in their 3-3 draw with 10-man Inter on Sunday, according to manager Giampiero Ventura.

Antonio Candreva Inter pair Antonio Candreva and Eder have minor injury issues to overcome if they are to be passed fit to play in Italy v Germany.

Giampiero Ventura Italy will not be at the World Cup for the first time since 1958, but coach Gian Piero Venture has not yet left his position.

Cristian Brocchi AC Milan will terminate the contract of former head coach Sinisa Mihajlovic on June 30, freeing him to move to another club.

Roberto Mancini Roberto Mancini has no plans to leave Russian giants Zenit amid links to the Italy vacancy.

Giampiero Ventura After watching Italy beat Netherlands 2-1 Giampiero Ventura backed his side to surprise everyone at the World Cup in Russia if they qualify.

Giorgio Chiellini Experienced defender Giorgio Chiellini was sent off in Italy's 3-1 win in Israel.

Giampiero Ventura A week after Gian Piero Ventura was sacked by Italy, the country's football federation chief, Carlo Tavecchio, has also stepped down.

Mario Balotelli In an interview with Omnisport, former AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta lamented the standard of players coming through for Italy.