Giampiero Ventura

Ciro Immobile After a dismal defeat to Spain at the weekend, Italy coach Giampiero Ventura was simply happy to see his side win against Israel on Tuesday.

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

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

Giampiero Ventura Italy toiled during their World Cup qualifying win over Macedonia, with Giampiero Ventura blaming inexperience for their performance.

Giampiero Ventura Italy have made the decision to part company with Gian Piero Ventura after failing to qualify for the World Cup.

Roberto Mancini The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) have targeted five top coaches for the Italy job, including Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri.

Giampiero Ventura Italy sacked Gian Piero Ventura on Wednesday and the head of the Italian Football Federation is hoping to appoint an impressive successor.

Joachim Löw Italy could find themselves failing to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958 and Joachim Low says that would be a "disaster".

Giampiero Ventura Giampiero Ventura struggled to keep his emotions in check as he started work as Italy coach.

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.