Former Italian national team captain Alessandro Del Piero has strongly criticized the squad following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Italy lost their crucial playoff final against Bosnia and Herzegovina, falling 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Expressing his deep frustration, Del Piero stated that the national team has turned into a laughingstock within the global football community. He emphasized that missing three consecutive World Cup tournaments is an unforgivable failure for a nation with such a rich footballing history.
The legendary forward questioned how a prestigious football country could allow an entire generation of players to miss out on the sport's biggest stage. He pointed out the stark contrast between the past and present, noting that while Italy once boasted world-class talents, the current overall quality of the players has significantly declined.
According to the reports, Italy last claimed the World Cup trophy in 2006 and has struggled to achieve major international success in the years following that historic victory.
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