Ventura succeeds Conte as new Italy coach

Giampiero Ventura was officially unveiled as Italy's new manager on a two-year contract on Tuesday designed to make sure the Azzurri qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Ventura replaces Antonio Conte, who led Italy to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 before taking over at Premier League giants Chelsea, and is now tasked with steering Italy through a qualifying group that notably includes Spain. A respected tactician, the 68-year-old Ventura has coached a number of clubs in Italy's top fligh