Ancelotti the man Italy want to replace Ventura The former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid boss heads the list of candidates to rebuild the Azzurri, who missed out on the World CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
The Italy candidates to replace disastrous VenturaThe Azzurri boss has been shown the exit door after the catastrophic failure that was their World Cup qualification campaign. So who's next?World CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Ventura sacked by Italy after WC qualifying failureThe 69-year-old was relieved of his duties two days after his side shockingly failed to overcome Sweden in a two-leg qualifying play-offWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
UEFA World Cup play-offs: Full detailsThe likes of the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Italy are looking to qualify for next summer's finals in Russia through a one-off, do-or-die tieWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Zoff: Buffon's tears hurt me after World Cup exitThe goalkeeper was left inconsolable after a draw against Sweden left them without hope of making the tournament, and Zoff sympathised with himSerie AJuventus
Sources: U.S. eyes event with World Cup rejectsThere have been preliminary discussions about the possibility of a summer showcase featuring the nations that failed to qualify for Russia 2018World CupUSA
Betting: Ibra to return for the World Cup?Zlatan retired from international duty after Euro 2016, but the striker could return after Blagult overcame the Azzurri to secure their spot in RussiaSwedenWorld Cup
Ventura promises Italy resignationThe Italian national team failed to qualify for the World Cup on Monday evening and the manager has now said that he will quitWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Italy WC flop to cost economy €1 billionGian Piero Ventura's side failed to qualify for the finals of the competition for the first time in 60 years, and an economic disaster is to followWorld CupSerie A
Football world cries with Buffon after sad interviewThe 39-year-old goalkeeper missed out on becoming the first Italian player to appear in six World Cups after the Azzurri fell to Sweden in a play-offSwedenWorld Cup
De Rossi & Barzagli confirm Italy retirementThe Azzurri veterans confirmed they're stepping aside after seeing their hopes of playing at the 2018 World Cup dashed by SwedenSwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Buffon retires from Italy dutyThe legendary goalkeeper confirmed post-game that the second-leg disappointment against Sweden was his final match for the AzzurriSwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Italy fail to reach World CupAfter lifting the trophy four times, Gian Piero Ventura's side will have to wait at least four years for another opportunitySwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Kick out the dinosaurs! Italy need a revolution With the Azzurri suffering the ultimate humiliation, it has become clear that the country’s rotten footballing foundations need to be uprootedWorld Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup
Betting Preview: Italy vs SwedenGiampiero Ventura's men have it all to do after Friday's first-leg and our tipster thinks that the hosts could be heading for a shock exit in MilanWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Italy vs Sweden: Team news & TV guideGiampiero Ventura is under serious pressure to ensure his side reaches the grand stage of the World Cup in RussiaWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Clueless Ventura has Italy on the brink of humiliationThe Azzurri were undeniably unlucky in their 1-0 loss to Sweden but their coach's failings were once again exposed at the highest levelWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Who's laughing now? Zaza a joke no more!The striker was ridiculed over his spot-kick at Euro 2016 and a dire spell at West Ham but he is back in Italy squad due to his fine form at ValenciaLaLigaOpinion
Betting Preview: Sweden vs ItalyWith a trio of in-form strikers to choose from, Al Hain-Cole expects Ventura's men to share the scoresheet with a prolific home side in StockholmSwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
I’d never want Ibra against me - De RossiItaly face Sweden for a place at the 2018 World Cup and the Azzurri midfielder feels his team's chances have been given a boostWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Betting: World Cup play-offsOur tipster takes a look at the six play-off ties taking place around the globe as 12 teams do battle in a bid to reach Russia for the 2018 tournamentWorld Cup Qualification UEFADenmark
Super Mario Balotelli is back to his very bestThe 27-year-old's resurgence is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore for Azzurri boss Gian Piero Ventura ahead of next month's World Cup play-offNiceOpinion
Betting: Rep of Ireland Evens for a World Cup spotMartin O'Neill's men will face Denmark for place in Russia in 2018, whilst Michael O'Neill's side were handed a tough draw against SwitzerlandDenmarkSweden
Italy-Sweden & Rep. Ireland-Denmark in WC play-offsThe fixtures for the final phase of European qualifying has been decided, with Northern Ireland taking on Switzerland and Ireland playing DenmarkWorld Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup
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