"Italy's record at football's biggest tournament has been dismal since winning the World Cup for the fourth time in 2006, failing to qualify for the World Cup since 2014."
"Gennaro Gattuso has been tasked with leading Italy against Northern Ireland in a play-off semi-final, with the winners advancing to face Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina."
"Luciano Spalletti was sacked after an underwhelming last-16 finish at Euro 2024, with players reportedly confused by an overload of information."
"Gattuso's coaching career includes ten clubs since 2013, with a notable Coppa Italia victory in 2020, but he has not managed any team for more than two years."
Italy has not qualified for a World Cup since 2014, despite winning the Euros in 2021. Gennaro Gattuso, a member of the 2006 World Cup-winning team, has been appointed to lead the national team. He faces Northern Ireland in a play-off semi-final, with the winner advancing to face Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina. Previous manager Luciano Spalletti was dismissed after a disappointing Euro 2024 performance. Gattuso's coaching history includes ten clubs, with a notable Coppa Italia win in 2020, but he has not held a position longer than two years.
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