Giampiero Ventura

Riccardo Montolivo Italy have called up Stephan El Shaarawy and Riccardo Montolivo for next month's matches, but there is no room for Mario Balotelli.

Claudio Marchisio Claudio Marchisio's groin injury has led to Giampiero Ventura calling up Inter midfielder Roberto Gagliardini.

Eder Citadin Martins Italy's unbeaten run under Giampiero Ventura now stands at nine games after a 3-0 victory over Uruguay in Nice on Wednesday.

Mario Balotelli Mario Balotelli knows just what he needs to do to play for Italy again, coach Giampiero Ventura said.

Mario Balotelli After previously stating his client was set to sign for Borussia Dortmund, Mino Raiola has now said Mario Balotelli might stay at Nice.

Vincenzo Montella Lorenzo Insigne scored Napoli's opener in a 2-1 win over AC Milan, but Maurizio Sarri defended Gian Piero Ventura over his Italy selection.

Mario Barwuah Balotelli Giampiero Ventura will monitor Mario Balotelli in the coming months before making a decision on his international future with Italy.

Marco Verratti Italy coach Giampiero Ventura claimed Marco Verratti is being wasted in Ligue 1, but Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery disgrees.

Gianluigi Buffon Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is set to retire after the 2018 World Cup, but Giampiero Ventura hopes he will stay with Italy.

Andrea Barzagli Andrea Barzagli's Italy withdrawal has been put down to "problems with his wife" by Giampiero Ventura after claims he went out partying.