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Italy 1-3 France: Les Bleus ruin Ventura's Azzurri bow

Sep 1, 2016 5:06:14 PM

The 68-year-old, who replaced Antonio Conte at the national team helm, suffered defeat in his first game in charge to Didier Deschamps' men in an international friendly in Bari

Giampiero Ventura suffered defeat in his first game in charge of Italy as his side slipped to a 3-1 loss at the hands of France in an international friendly on Thursday.

The Azzurri fell behind to an Anthony Martial strike in the first half but replied four minutes later through Graziano Pelle.

However, France restored their lead moments later when Arsenal marksman Olivier Giroud found the back of the net in Bari.