Ventura's folly seals Italy's fate
Coach's dubious tactical decisions key to Azzurri's World Cup disaster
The prevailing theme for Gian Piero Ventura's run as Italy coach was that the 69-year-old journeyman boss was in far over his head.
Having never coached a major club before taking over the national team last year, Ventura covered himself in disgrace on Monday when four-time champion Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in six decades.
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