Friday, 7 October 2016

Graziano Pellè sent home by Italy after refusing to shake coach’s hand

• Striker removed from squad after incident with Gianpiero Ventura
• Pellè apologises but will miss Sunday’s qualifier in Macedonia

Italy forward Graziano Pellè has been removed from the team’s squad for refusing to shake coach Gianpiero Ventura’s hand after a substitution.

Pellè was taken off on the hour after an ineffective display in the World Cup qualifier against Spain, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

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