Ventura defends record as Italy slide in world football rankings

Milan (AFP) – Coach Giampiero Ventura has defended his record despite a mixed World Cup qualifying campaign which has seen Italy slip in the world rankings. Four-time world champions Italy are second behind Spain in European qualifying Group G for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. A 3-0 defeat in Madrid last week all but ended their hopes of automatic qualification. It was followed by a 1-0 win over Israel, but they face the prospect of a play-off to reach the finals. “I am the first to know it, my future is linked to the results,” said Ventura ahead of

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