Ventura: ‘Pelle’ won’t be called’
Giampiero Ventura confirmed he will not call Graziano Pellè for Italy’s next games because “he besmirched the image” of the Nazionale. The Azzurri will face Lichtenstein in a World Cup…
Giampiero Ventura confirmed he will not call Graziano Pellè for Italy’s next games because “he besmirched the image” of the Nazionale. The Azzurri will face Lichtenstein in a World Cup…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio assures the Italy door is open for Graziano Pellè and Mario Balotelli - “we always need goals”. Pellè was sent home from the last squad after…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio discusses Graziano Pellè’s exclusion - “it was impossible to do otherwise”. The striker was sent home from the Italy squad after refusing to shake CT Giampiero…
Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura urged Graziano Pellè to “reflect” on his behaviour, discussing Andrea Belotti, Ciro Immobile and Marco Verratti. The Azzurri visit Macedonia in a World Cup qualifier this…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio backed Giampiero Ventura’s Italy “experiments” in Macedonia and confirms he had to drop Graziano Pellè. The Nazionale are in Skopje for a World Cup qualifier that…
Ciro Immobile is prepared to face Macedonia “with the dagger between my teeth,” but forgives Italy teammate Graziano Pellè. The World Cup qualifier kicks off in Skopje on Sunday at…
Gigi Buffon blasted Riccardo Montolivo boo boys and assured Italy are “building a new identity” with Giampiero Ventura ahead of the trip to Macedonia. The World Cup qualifier kicks off…
Graziano Pellè “stained the image” of the Italy squad with his “unacceptable behaviour,” said Coach Giampiero Ventura. The Shandong Luneng striker refused to shake Ventura’s hand when substituted during the…
Italy team manager Lele Oriali noted Graziano Pellè was kicked out of the squad after “unacceptable behaviour.” The striker was substituted during Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Spain in Turin and…
Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon criticises Graziano Pellè’s “gesture” but “he’ll realise his mistake and be welcomed back with affection”. The striker has been sent home from the Azzurri camp after…
Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura has excluded Graziano Pelle from Italy’s next match with Macedonia after the striker refused his handshake when substituted. The Shandong Luneng forward had issued an apology…
Italy and Shandong Luneng striker Graziano Pellè has apologised for refusing to shake Coach Giampiero Ventura’s hand when substituted against Spain. Replaced in the 59th minute of the Azzurri's 1-1…
Graziano Pellè could be dropped for the trip to Macedonia after he refused to shake Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura’s hand. The striker, now playing in China, was visibly irritated when…
Alessio Romagnoli and Daniele De Rossi are expected to start in a 3-5-2 formation as Italy face Spain in a World Cup qualifier. The clash kicks off on Thursday at…
Graziano Pellè reveals he planned Ciro Immobile’s goal in the 3-1 victory in Israel and “Italy are always ready when the game counts.” Despite his transfer to Shandong Luneng, Pellè…
Italy worked harder than expected for a 3-1 victory in Israel after Giorgio Chiellini saw red in their first 2018 World Cup qualifier. See how it all unfolded on the…
Graziano Pelle looks forward to Israel-Italy, but won't take any more penalties after Euro 2016. The striker enjoyed a solid tournament, although it was marred by a failed attempt at…
Graziano Pelle claims his goal against France will let him 'start again' as he promises to 'make it up to Azzurri fans'. The 31-year-old was among the few bright notes…
Giampiero Ventura has named his first Italy squad to face France and Israel, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Andrea Belotti and Alessio Romagnoli. The Azzurri will begin their new era with a…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio calls Giampiero Ventura “a great tactician and a great motivator”. The former Torino Coach has replaced Antonio Conte as Italy CT, and will lead the Azzurri…