Gattuso quits as Italy coach after World Cup failure
Gennaro Gattuso resigned as the head coach of the Italian national football team. Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Several other figures, including the federation president, also resigned.
Gattuso’s resignation followed Italy’s loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup qualifying play-offs. This was the third consecutive time Italy had missed qualifying for the World Cup. Gabriele Gravina, the Italian Football Federation president, also resigned. Other figures, including Gianluigi Buffon, also left their positions. The team’s failure to qualify is a major problem for Italian football. Discussions are now happening to find a new coach for the Italian national team.
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Highlights
Gattuso Resigns After World Cup Failure
Gennaro Gattuso resigned as head coach of the Italian national team due to Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Federation President Also Resigns
Gabriele Gravina, the head of the Italian Football Federation, also resigned following the team’s failure.
Third Consecutive Missed World Cup
Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row.
Contract Terminated Mutually
Gattuso’s contract with the Italian national team was mutually terminated by both parties.
Multiple Resignations Highlight Disappointment
Several key figures, including Gattuso, Gravina, and Buffon, resigned due to the team’s poor performance.
Perspectives
- Gennaro Gattuso resigned as head coach of the Italian national football team.
- Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
- Gabriele Gravina, the Italian Football Federation president, also resigned.
- Italy’s national football team missed qualifying for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Gattuso states he didn't achieve his objectives due to the team's failure.
ANSA, Le Monde
Resignations are a consequence of Italy’s overall poor performance in the qualification campaign.
tagesschau, ZEIT Online, Der Spiegel, France24 English, Público
The Federation’s leadership was directly responsible for the failures.
RFI, BBC Europe, France24, France24 English
Gattuso’s resignation was independent of the Federation’s actions.
RTL Nieuws, ANSA