Gattuso keeps Italy future uncertain after another World Cup qualifying failure
Gennaro Gattuso refused to discuss his own future after Italy’s third straight failure to reach a World Cup, calling the defeat in Zenica a heavy blow.
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Gennaro Gattuso refused to discuss his own future after Italy’s third straight failure to reach a World Cup, calling the defeat in Zenica a heavy blow.
Sergej Barbarez and Gennaro Gattuso have spent the buildup to Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy trading tactical jabs, with poker references, bus jokes and a growing list of pre-match distractions adding to the pressure in Zenica.
Italy’s World Cup playoff final in Zenica is set for Tuesday night, with live coverage on Rai Uno and RaiPlay and a place at the 2026 tournament on the line.
Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill praised Italy and Gennaro Gattuso but made it clear his young squad believes it can spoil Italy's path to the World Cup with a fearless performance.
Legendary keeper Dino Zoff says Italy are stronger on paper than Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia, but in one-off playoff games confidence often beats quality.