"Italy will watch a third straight edition of FIFA's flagship tournament from home after suffering a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday. Moise Kean's early goal put Italy in control of their play-off final in Zenica, only for Alessandro Bastoni's red card to turn the tide late in the first half."
"Gravina's position was deemed to be in serious danger after the national team's latest shortcoming, and though he initially refused to quit, he tendered his resignation at an emergency FIGC meeting on Thursday."
"They are the first former champions to fail to qualify for three consecutive World Cups, while Bosnia-Herzegovina will join Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B."
Gabriele Gravina has resigned from his position as president of the Italian Football Federation following Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Italy lost to Bosnia-Herzegovina in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in the play-off final. This marks the first time a former champion has failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups. A new president will be elected on June 22, and the future of the coaching staff is uncertain. Italy has only missed two World Cups in history.
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