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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Gary Lineker wastes no time describing Italy's "devastating fall" after World Cup failure
Gary Lineker declared Italy have suffered an "almighty and devastating fall" after they failed to reach the 2022 World Cup, just eight months after winning Euro 2020.
Roberto Mancini ‘too disappointed’ to discuss Italy future after play-off shock
Roberto Mancini was reluctant to discuss his future as Italy manager after branding failure to qualify for this year’s World Cup the biggest disappointment of his career.
'Nooooooooo!' - Italian press reacts to shock World Cup elimination at the hands of North Macedonia
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.
Italia sueña con Ancelotti
puede traer consecuencias enormes. El futuro de Roberto Mancini, a pesar de que el presidente de la FIGC Gravina le haya pedido seguir, está en el aire.
Italy stars ‘destroyed and crushed’ by ‘nightmare’ World Cup failure: ‘It’s difficult to understand’
Italy’s footballers have spoken of their crushing disappointment after the reigning European champions inexplicably failed to qualify for a second successive World Cup.
‘It will haunt me for the rest of my life’ – Jorginho reflects on penalty misses as Italy eliminated from 2022 World Cup
Jorginho says that two penalty misses ‘will haunt me for the rest of my life’ after Italy’s hopes of reaching the World Cup were ended following a shock 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia. Aleksandar Trajkovski’s stoppage-time strike on Thursday night ultimately led to Italian tears, but the Chelsea midfielder explains that the two missed spot-kicks in the crucial qualifier against Switzerland still play on his mind. Ad/> The 30-year-old missed a penalty both home and away against the Swiss, as Roberto Mancini’s side drew 1-1 and 0-0 against the ‘Rossocrociati,’ who ultimately secured top spot in Group C and automatic qualification for this year’s tournament.
Italy 'destroyed and crushed' by failure to qualify for World Cup, says Chiellini
European champions Italy were "destroyed and crushed" after missing out on the World Cup finals again following a 1-0 defeat at home by North Macedonia in Thursday's playoff semi-final, defender Giorgio Chiellini said.