Toothless display vs North Macedonia was Italy's worst result ever
An Italian tragedy unfolded on Thursday night as the Azzurri crashed out World Cup qualifying for the second time in a row in an embarrassing loss to North Macedonia.
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Italy were knocked out the 2022 World Cup following a shock a playoff elimination at the hands of North Macedonia, and the media coverage reflected the general feelings of outrage and frustration on a sobering night for Roberto Mancini’s side. The reigning European champions succumbed to Aleksander Trajkovski’s stoppage-time winner, ensuring the Azzurri missed out on a second consecutive World Cup.
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Italy’s coach Roberto Mancini reacts at the end of the 2022 World Cup qualifying play-off football match between Italy and North Macedonia, on March 24, 2022 at the Renzo-Barbera stadium in Palermo. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
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