Italy's national football team has once again failed to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup, a setback that raises questions about the current state of the country's football infrastructure.
Coach Gennaro Gattuso has publicly taken responsibility for this outcome, indicating a need for a reassessment of training methodologies and player selection processes.
This failure could have significant implications for the development of talent and the overall strategy of Italian football moving forward.
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Update at 19:29 UTC on 2026-04-03
Reuters World reported The Italian coach parts ways with the national team following another unsuccessful World Cup qualification.
Sources: Reuters World