US EditionHow Has Italy Failed to Reach Three Straight World Cups? Here Are Five Reasons
Bosnia took Italy to penalties after Alessandro Bastoni’s red card, and Gianluigi Donnarumma made 10 saves in a playoff that ended another World Cup bid.
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After the non-qualification, the disappointment is great in Italy – the disinterest in football is increasing.
Italy once again failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Bosnia. It wasn't a player shortage; this was the real, rarely discussed, reason for Italy's failure.
Italy Miss Third Straight World Cup After Bosnia Shootout Defeat
Distraught Italy players Four-time champions Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The defeat extends Italy’s absence following failures to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup—an unprecedented slump for a former winner. Italy led early through Moise Kean, but the game turned when Alessandro Bastoni was sent off before half-time. Reduced to 10 m…
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