Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup
Summary
Italy's national football team manager, Gennaro Gattuso, has left his position after the team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row. Italy lost in a crucial match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, leading to the decision to end Gattuso's term as manager.Key Facts
- Italy and manager Gennaro Gattuso agreed to end his contract after failing to qualify for the World Cup.
- Italy lost a play-off match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties.
- Gennaro Gattuso was Italy's manager since June, succeeding Luciano Spalletti.
- Under Gattuso, Italy won six out of eight matches.
- Italy has not qualified for the World Cup since 2014.
- Italy is a four-time World Cup champion, with its last appearance in the tournament being in 2014.
- Gabriele Gravina, head of Italy's football association, and Gianluigi Buffon, former goalkeeper, also resigned from their positions.
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