Italy national team
Gennaro Gattuso has left his role as head coach of the Italy national team, following the resignations of FIGC president Gabriele Gravina and head of delegation Gianluigi Buffon, after the Azzurri's penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-offs.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Italy's captain Gianluigi Donnarumma admitted to crying after his team's penalty shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina, ending their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The match ended 1-1 before Bosnia won 4-1 on penalties. This marks Italy's third straight absence from the tournament.