"Last night, after the match, I cried. I cried because of the disappointment of not being able to lead Italy where it deserves to be. I cried because of the enormous sadness I'm feeling, along with the entire Azzurri team, of which I'm proud to be captain, and I know you, fans of our national team, are feeling it too."
"It will take a lot of strength, passion, and conviction to restore my country back where it deserves to be. Always believe; this is the driving force behind moving forward. Because life knows how to reward those who give their all, without holding back."
Gianluigi Donnarumma expressed his profound disappointment after Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, following a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Italy has now missed three consecutive World Cups. Despite making several saves, Donnarumma could not prevent the defeat, and tensions flared during the shootout. He shared his feelings of sadness on Instagram, emphasizing the need for strength and passion to restore Italy's footballing glory. Donnarumma, who debuted at 17, will have to wait until he is 31 for another World Cup opportunity.
Read at www.bbc.com
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