Italy failed to qualify for World Cup for first time since 1958,as they failed to score against Sweden.After Netherlands, United States, Ghana and now Italy, a four-time champion will be absent from the 2018 tournament.The Italians were ousted by Sweden on Monday, which repelled a second-half deluge for a 0-0 draw in the second leg of a two-game playoff to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory in the World Cup qualifier.
“I’m not sorry for myself but all of Italian football.There is certainly a future for Italian football, as we have pride, ability, determination and after bad tumbles, we always find a way to get back on our feet,”said Gianluigi Buffon.
Within an hour of the match ending, Coach Gian Piero Ventura resigned.
Gianluigi Buffon expressed his sorrow and announced his retirement.
This is one of the greatest set back Italian football has ever witnessed.
