End of the road for Graziano Pelle as the player is kicked out of Italy squad after disrespecting behaviour

Moment Pelle refused to shake hand with his coach

During the World Cup qualifying match against Spain, Pelle was substituted, on way out of the pitch He refused to give his coach a returned hand shake and that has made him expelled from Italy's squad.

A statement coming from the Italian FA on Friday morning says Coach Gianpiero Ventura had excluded Pelle from the World Cup qualifying squad that will face FY Macedonia on Sunday in Skopje.

Coach Gianpiero Ventura

Ventura however tried to brush over the incident by saying: "These things happen," he said. "I think Graziano Pelle was more angry at himself and the way his performance went than anything else."

"Being part of the national team involves the sharing of values of your teammates and the famous blue shirt.

"This starts with respect towards staff, teammates and supporters.

"The player will today return to his club."

Pelle later posted an apology on Instagram: "Unfortunately, I have once again made a mistake.

"It was unacceptable behavior, against the coach in the first place and also to my teammates, who have always shown to have team spirit in a fantastic Italy group that we all belong to.

"Like any great mistake, you always suffer the consequences. And it is only right that I take full responsibility. I must ask from the heart for forgiveness from everyone."

Pelle in action for Italy taking on Spain's Iniesta

Pelle 31, is currently playing his club football for Shandong Lueng were he moved to on a £13million summer deal from English side Southampton were in a week earns £125,000 per week.