"I don't think this is the time to talk about my future or anyone else's. This is football: sometimes, it makes you celebrate. Sometimes, it makes you suffer."
"These lads didn't deserve this, for the effort, the love, the determination. We had three chances, and most of their crosses were barely tickling us."
"It hurts, it really hurts, but we must accept it. I don't want to talk about referees or anything else. We could've scored a second goal and didn't."
"I am proud of them, it hurts to accept this verdict. It will take time. On a personal level, it's a heavy blow."
Italy's national team, led by Gennaro Gattuso, failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after regular time, with Italy's Alessandro Bastoni receiving a red card. This defeat marks the first time a former champion has failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups. Gattuso expressed pride in his players despite the loss and emphasized the emotional impact of the defeat on Italian football.
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