Monday, November 14, 2016

Italy coach Ventura wants Serie A to start earlier next year (The Associated Press)

Italian soccer team coach Giampiero Ventura gives direction to the players during a training session in Milan, Italy, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 ahead of the friendly soccer match between Italy and Germany scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/ Luca Bruno)

Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura has asked league officials to start the Serie A season earlier next year to ensure the Azzurri are better prepared for their key World Cup qualifier against Spain. Only group winners qualify directly for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. This year's Serie A campaign began Aug. 20.


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