00:04Italian football experienced another chapter of its darkest era in Zenica. After the
00:10Traumatic absences in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy is officially out of the World Cup
00:172026. The 1-1 draw in regulation time and the subsequent 5-2 defeat on penalties against
00:24Bosnia and Herzegovina seals a cruel fate, 12 years away from the most important stage
00:31Important. The match, conditioned by Bastoni's early expulsion, was a test of endurance.
00:37It ended in despair for Rino Gattuso's men. The match, from illusion to trench warfare.
00:43The match had started under the best auspices. Gattuso had confirmed the winning eleven against
00:49Northern Ireland, banking on Moise Kean's magical moment. The choice paid off at number 15. On a
00:56Bosnia's disengagement error, Barella served Kean, who curled a right-footed shot under
01:01The cross. For the Fiorentina striker, it was his sixth consecutive goal in the shirt.
01:06blue. However, the inertia changed dramatically at 41. Alessandro Bastoni was
01:12sent off for a last-man foul on Memic. Gattuso had to take action by removing
01:18retegui to insert Gatti, transforming the team into a 5-3-1 of pure sacrifice.
01:23resistance and mockery. The second half was a siege. Gianluigi Donnarumma completed
01:29miracles on Alajbegovic and Tahirovic, keeping the house afloat. Despite their inferiority,
01:35Italy had the balls to double the lead with Esposito and Di Marco, but the lack of cynicism was
01:40fatal. In the 80th minute, Tabakovic converted a Donnarumma header save.
01:46Dzeko's goal, making it 1-1. In extra time, there was still disappointment about the referee's decision.
01:52Muaremovic stopped the unleashed gymnasium harshly, but Turpin only drew a yellow card,
01:58Even though the dynamics were similar to Bastoni's red card, Bosnia was infallible in the penalty shootout.
02:04while Esposito and Cristante's mistakes condemned the Azzurri. Reactions and future. In
02:10After the match, the atmosphere was very tense. Rino Gattuso apologized to the Italians,
02:16declaring that he was proud of the hearts of his boys, but postponing any discussion on the
02:21future. Federal president Gravina confirmed his technical trust in Gattuso, announcing however a
02:28Federal Council to assess the political situation after this historic and painful failure.
02:33The sporting collapse. Gennaro Gattuso's national team was eliminated by Bosnia in the
02:39play-off final, marking Italy's third consecutive absence from the 2018-2022-2026 World Cup.
02:47This means that the Azzurri will remain away from FIFA competition for at least 16 years,
02:53An unprecedented sporting drama. Macroeconomic and microeconomic impact. National economy. GDP.
03:00Analyses show that absence does not have a significant impact on GDP. Historically,
03:06Even in the event of victory, economic growth is marginal. The main effect is seen on
03:13consumption, such as the missed peak in television sales between May and July. Media and rights
03:18TV. Broadcasters such as Rai and Dazn, which have already invested in the rights for America, will suffer a
03:24backlash due to the drastic drop in ratings and advertising revenue. The balance
03:29of the FIGC. The Football Federation had already forecast a prudent budget for 2026 with a deficit
03:35Estimated at €6-6 million. Failure to qualify entails substantial losses.
03:41FIFA prize money. Participation alone guarantees $10-5 million, a figure that disappears with time.
03:47to a potential 50 million in the event of final victory. Sponsors and partners. Many contracts include
03:53Malus clauses. The FIGC has already budgeted for a reduction of approximately €9-5 million.
04:00arising from trade revenues. In short, although the impact on GDP is limited, the system
04:06Italian football loses tens of millions of euros in immediate revenue and international prestige.
04:10The crisis in Italian football demands radical and urgent reform. Excessiveness is unacceptable.
04:17of foreigners in Serie A, while young local talents are suffocated on the bench. The government
04:22and the federation must implement tax incentives for those who invest in nurseries and, at the same time
04:28time, making acquisitions from abroad much more expensive.
04:32Although the structure of the FIGC seems stagnant, the replacement of the entire board of directors
04:37It's essential. The media and the population must protest for a new presidency.
04:43that prioritizes national identity. As an author, my interest in the World Cup
04:48The world is limited to the participation of the Azzurri. For this reason, this will be the third
04:54consecutive edition. 2018, 2022, 2026 that I refuse to follow, keeping the hope of
05:03return to watch the tournament only in 2030. If there is no real disincentive to the invasion
05:08foreign in Serie A and B, a fourth consecutive exclusion from a World Cup will not be a surprise.
05:14The Italian Serie A and Serie B must have, at least, 50% Italian players in
05:20activities. Without profound changes, the negative results will remain the same. Despite the
05:27Pain, my loyalty is exclusive. I only support Italy and Italian clubs and I remain firm.
05:33in my support for our national team and I will continue to follow Italy towards the Penta.
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