Gattuso Resigns as Italy Coach After World Cup Failure

Gennaro Ivan Gattuso has resigned as the head coach of the Italian national football team after the team's unsuccessful bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marked by a defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European playoff. This decision was made mutually between Gattuso and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), which expressed gratitude for his professionalism and dedication over the past nine months.

Gattuso, a former Napoli and Olympique Marseille coach, acknowledged the disappointment of falling short of the World Cup qualification goals and expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the support from the FIGC, its president Gabriel Gravina, and the players. His resignation follows a series of high-profile departures within Italian football, including FIGC president Gravina and national team delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon.

Gattuso's exit marks a significant moment for Italian football as the nation prepares for future endeavors.