Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Italy names Giampiero Ventura as new coach for after Euros (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 file photo Torino coach Giampiero Ventura follows the game of a Europa League qualifying round soccer match between Torino and HJK Helsinki at Olympic stadium in Turin, Italy. Ventura has been named, Tuesday, june 7, 2016 as the new Italy coach and will take charge after Euro 2016. (AP Photo/ Massimo Pinca, File)

Former Torino manager Giampiero Ventura was appointed as Italy's new coach on Tuesday and will take over the Azzurri after the European Championship. Ventura had been widely expected to be named as the successor to Antonio Conte, who is taking over at Chelsea after the tournament in France. Ventura's appointment was confirmed Tuesday after a meeting at the Italian soccer federation.


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