""With a heavy heart, having failed to achieve the goal we set ourselves, I consider my time as coach of the national team to be over.""
""Let me say sorry to Italy fans, to our country because I didn't make it. My future? It doesn't matter now, I don't care about that now. It hurts.""
""It has been an honour to lead the national team, and to do so with a group of players who have shown commitment and devotion to the jersey.""
Gennaro Gattuso has terminated his contract as Italy head coach following the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-offs, resulting in their third consecutive absence from the tournament. Gattuso, appointed in June, won six of eight matches but did not meet the primary objective. He expressed regret over the failure and emphasized the importance of the Azzurri jersey. His departure coincides with a turbulent time for Italian football, including resignations from other key figures.
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