00:03Italian football experienced yet another chapter in its darkest phase in Zenica.
00:12After traumatic absences from Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy is officially
00:20Out of the 2026 World Cup.
00:22The 1-1 draw in regulation time and the subsequent 5-2 penalty shootout defeat against Bosnia.
00:30and Herzegovina, sealing a cruel fate.
00:33Twelve years away from the biggest stage in world football.
00:37The game, marked by Bastoni's early sending-off, was a test of endurance that ended
00:44In despair for Rino Gattuso's team.
00:47The game, from dream to struggle.
00:50The match began with signs of hope.
00:54Gattuso maintained the winning base against Northern Ireland, relying on Moisequim's goal-scoring instinct.
01:00The gamble paid off after 15 minutes.
01:03Following a mistake in Bosnia's build-up play, Barella passed to Kim, who scored with a precise shot.
01:09at the angle.
01:10It was his sixth consecutive goal for the national team, putting Italy in the lead.
01:15However, the scenario changed drastically at the 41-minute mark.
01:20Alessandro Bastoni was sent off after a foul on Mennity, who was heading towards the goal.
01:26With one player less, Gattuso sacrificed Rettig to reinforce the defense with Gatti.
01:32From then on, Azzurra went into survival mode.
01:35Resistance and the final blow.
01:38The second half was a trench warfare.
01:41Jean-Louis de Donnarumma performed miracles, defending against successive attacks from Alagebegovic and Tahirovic.
01:47Despite Bosnia's dominance, Italy had chances to seal the game.
01:52Expósito and Dimarco wasted clear opportunities.
01:56The punishment came in the 80th minute, when Tabakovic took advantage of a rebound from Donnarumma after a header.
02:02Dzeko scores to equalize.
02:03In extra time, the controversy.
02:06Moharemovich committed a hard foul during the team talk, the most notable physical aspect of the game.
02:11But referee Clement Turpan only showed a yellow card, ignoring the similarities to the incident.
02:16who expelled Bastoni.
02:18In the penalty shootout, Bosnia's precision contrasted with the misses of Expósito and Cristante, securing the victory.
02:23the party in Zênica.
02:25Consequences and reactions
02:27The atmosphere after the game was like a funeral.
02:30Rino Gattuso, visibly shaken, apologized for failing to complete the mission.
02:36avoiding talking about his stay.
02:39The president of FIGIC, Gabriele Gravina, expressed his support for the coach, but called for a council meeting.
02:46federal authorities will assess the political crisis that has arisen following the third consecutive failure.
02:53The sports collapse
02:55The Italian national team, coached by Gennaro Gattuso, was eliminated by Bosnia in the final.
03:02of the playoffs, marking the country's third consecutive absence from the World Cup, 2018,
03:092022 and 2026.
03:12This means that Italy will be away from the elite of world football for at least 16 years.
03:18An unprecedented drama for a four-time champion.
03:23Macroeconomic and microeconomic impact
03:26National economy
03:27GDP
03:28Studies indicate that the absence does not drastically affect the Italian GDP.
03:33Even in successful years, economic growth tends to be below the international average.
03:39The biggest impact is felt in consumption, such as the drop in imports of televisions and equipment.
03:45electronics.
03:46Media and broadcasting
03:48Networks like Rai and Dazon, which invested heavily in broadcasting rights, will face losses.
03:55significant losses due to the inevitable drop in viewership and advertising investment.
04:00without the presence of the azure.
04:03The federation's finances
04:04Fige se
04:05The Italian Football Federation had already planned a prudent budget for 2026.
04:11with a negative result of 6.6 million euros, anticipating a possible failure to qualify.
04:19Direct losses include
04:20FIFA Awards
04:22Italy will miss out on at least $10.5 million in revenue from its participation.
04:28The prize money could reach 50 million if they win the title.
04:33Sponsorships
04:34Many contracts contain malicious clauses.
04:37Fige-se has already recorded a reduction of 9.5 million euros in commercial revenue.
04:44due to disqualification.
04:46Although the impact on GDP is limited, the Italian football system loses tens of millions.
04:52euros in immediate revenue and international prestige.
04:55The crisis in Italian football demands radical and urgent reform.
05:01It is unacceptable to have an excess of foreign players in Serie A, while young local talents are neglected.
05:07they are suffocated on the bench.
05:09The government and the federation should implement tax incentives for those who invest in the base.
05:15and, simultaneously, make external hiring much more expensive.
05:20Although Fige-se's structure seems stagnant, replacing its entire board of directors is
05:27Essential.
05:28The media and the public need to protest for a new presidency that prioritizes identity.
05:34national.
05:35This author's interest in the World Cup is limited to the participation of the Azzurri (Italian national team).
05:41Therefore, this will be the third consecutive edition, 2018, 2022, 2026, that I refuse to attend.
05:50holding onto the hope of watching the tournament again only in 2030.
05:55If there is no real deterrent to foreign interference in Series A and B, the fourth exclusion
06:01A World Cup win wouldn't be a surprise.
06:04The Italian Serie A and B football leagues must have at least 50% Italian players.
06:11activity.
06:12If there are no significant changes, the negative results will be the same.
06:17Despite the pain, my loyalty is unwavering.
06:20I only support Italy and its clubs, and I remain firmly in support of our national team.
06:25And I will continue following Italy towards their fifth title.
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