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Italian FA chief told to resign after World Cup failure

Italian football has been plunged into a state of civil war following the national team’s catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After a third consecutive absence from the tournament was confirmed by a devastating penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, politicians have stepped in to demand an immediate change at the top of the Italian Football Association (FIGC) hierarchy.

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Capello: Italy World Cup failure a 'disgrace'

Former Real Madrid and England manager Fabio Capello has delivered a scathing assessment of Italian football following the national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup. The legendary coach revealed the severe personal toll the elimination has taken on him, labelling the disaster a tragedy while demanding strict accountability from those at the top of the federation.

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'Enormous sadness' - Donnarumma breaks down after Italy WC disaster

Italy national team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma has publicly expressed his heartbreak following a devastating penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper revealed his profound grief on social media, confessing that he wept after the match as the Azzurri failed to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, extending their absence from the global stage.

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List of World Cup Golden Glove winners

Which goalkeepers have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award across the history of the competition? The award was introduced for the 1994 tournament, meaning plenty of iconic goalkeepers, including the likes of Gordon Banks and the initially eponymous Lev Yashin, missed out on the individual award. GOAL has everything you need to know about the award handed to the standout stopper at any single tournament.