Italian FA sack coach Ventura after World Cup setback

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Italian FA sack coach Ventura after World Cup setback
The 69-year-old had refused to resign despite a 1-0 aggregate play-off defeat to Sweden on Monday saw Italy miss the World Cup for the first time in 60 years

Rome - The veteran coach's fate was sealed after a crisis meeting of the Italian Football Federation (FISC)

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Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 9:54 PM

Last updated: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:58 PM

Gian Piero Ventura was sacked as Italy coach on Wednesday after the four-time champions failed to reach the World Cup finals.
The veteran coach's fate was sealed after a crisis meeting of the Italian Football Federation (FISC) in Rome.
The 69-year-old had refused to resign despite a 1-0 aggregate play-off defeat to Sweden on Monday saw Italy miss the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.
 


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