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Italy may never recover from third World Cup apocalypse

Gianluigi Donnarumma was one of just a number of Italy players reduced to tears by Tuesday's World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina - but the penalty shootout defeat in Zenica hit the goalkeeper harder than most. This wasn't the first time he'd been involved in a failed attempt to qualify - it was the third. Despite his devastation, though, Donnarumma remained defiant.

Italy could be STRIPPED of Euro hosting duties after World Cup failure

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has delivered a chilling ultimatum to Italy, warning that the nation could be stripped of its Euro 2032 hosting rights if drastic improvements are not made to its crumbling stadium infrastructure. The threat comes at a time of unprecedented crisis for the Azzurri following their third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.

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Gattuso set to pay the price for Italy's latest World Cup disaster

Gennaro Gattuso is expected to step down as Italy head coach following the nation's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Azzurri suffered a heartbreaking playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking the third consecutive time the four-time world champions will be absent from the global stage.

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U21 international striker Nicolo Tresoldi could play for as many as three major footballing nations and is reportedly looking to move clubs again this summer. Which national team manager will be the first to call him? And what’s the situation with BVB?

Another scandal… Former Italian footballer exposes systematic corruption in Serie A

Victim of dubious practices drops a bombshell

Following the World Cup disaster, the Italian Football Federation has made its position clear on the appointment of Inzaghi

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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.

How a NYC restaurant captured Italian heartbreak after missing WC

Italy failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup on Tuesday, and a gathering in New York City restaurant showed just how painful missing the tournament is.

Donnarumma breaks his silence following the disaster of missing out on the World Cup

Italy are out of the World Cup for the third time in a row

'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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A disgrace to football… Donnarumma faces a barrage of criticism following Italy’s defeat

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Napoli president calls for Serie A reform after Italy World Cup heartbreak

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again called for a radical restructuring of Italian football following the Azzurri's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The outspoken Partenopei owner believes the current 20-team format of Serie A is "destroying" players and leaving the Italy national team with no room to breathe.

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The president of the Italian Football Federation sets out his position on Gattuso’s sacking

Azuri in the eye of the storm once again

"An unacceptable disgrace": Politicians call for the Italian leader to resign

After Italy once again failed to qualify for the World Cup, the president of the Italian Football Federation is facing calls for his resignation from politicians.

📽️ | Djokovic spotted celebrating in crowd as Italy stunned by Bosnia

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic was a surprise guest in the stands as Italy suffered a historic defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina, failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The 24-time Grand Slam winner joined a raucous crowd in Zenica to witness the four-time world champions lose a tense playoff final clash on penalties.

"Italy in hell": World Cup disaster described as a "national disgrace"

The Italian national team has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row. Reactions from the press to the disaster.

'I feel bad for all of Italy' - Spinazzola speaks out after playoff failure

Leonardo Spinazzola has laid bare the heartbreak within the Italy squad after Bosnia and Herzegovina extinguished their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The veteran fullback admitted his own international dream is likely over while expressing his deepest sympathies for a generation of Italian children who have never seen their nation on the biggest stage.

'Really hurt' Gattuso vents after Italy miss out on THIRD straight World Cup

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso admitted he is in deep pain after the Azzurri failed to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup following a dramatic playoff defeat in the hands of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite the historic failure, the Italian football federation has already moved to clarify the manager's immediate future amid the fallout.

Italy miss third straight World Cup after loss; Turkey to face USMNT

Four-time World Cup champions Italy will miss the 2026 tournament after losing on penalties in a stunner to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gli Azzurri took an early lead off of Moise Kean's 15th-minute finish, but couldn't capitalize on other chances to go further ahead. Haris Tabaković played the spoiler, leveling for Bosnia in the 79th minute. Italy failed to deliver on spot kicks, losing 4-1 in that round.

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