ROME (HRNW): Italy, one of the most successful teams in football history, has faced a massive internal shakeup following its failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time. According to international media reports, Gabriele Gravina, the President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), has officially resigned from his position. The decision followed a devastating playoff final defeat against Bosnia, which saw the four-time world champions crashing out of the tournament once again. In the wake of this national sporting crisis, legendary former goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has also stepped down from his role as the Head of Delegation for the national team. Buffon, a pivotal figure in Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad, expressed deep regret, stating that his primary objective was to see Italy return to the world stage, a goal he ultimately could not achieve. Football analysts suggest that these high-profile exits highlight a deep-seated systemic failure within the Italian football structure, with further major reforms and leadership changes expected in the coming days as the nation grapples with its continued absence from global football’s premier event.
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