"Corriere della Sera called the elimination, which came after Italy suffered a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia in a playoff, the World Cup curse while Gazzetta dello Sport marked it the Third apocalypse."
"Alfano believes the problem is less about a curse and more about Italian football's failure to produce young talent. I've also noticed fewer children playing football on the streets when I was growing up, there were always children kicking a ball around."
"It is an unacceptable disgrace. Italian football needs a complete overhaul, starting with the resignation of Gabriele Gravina, the League party, a member of Giorgia Meloni's ruling coalition, said on social media."
"Football isn't just entertainment in our country; it's part of our culture and national identity."
The Italian national football team's failure to qualify for the World Cup finals for the third consecutive time has led to widespread despair. Following a penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia, many Italians express feelings of failure and frustration. Observers note a decline in youth participation in football, raising concerns about the future of the sport in Italy. Political figures are calling for significant changes within the Italian football federation, emphasizing the cultural importance of football in Italy and the need for a complete overhaul.
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