Italy’s footballing woes persist as the national team faces another period of disappointment, marking a staggering 16-year absence from the World Cup finals. This stark reality has once again settled in.
Following a recent victory against Northern Ireland, a significant number of Italian supporters had allowed themselves to harbor a sense of optimism. There was a fleeting belief that the prestigious World Cup was finally within reach again, promising a return to a competition that would be eagerly followed with renewed interest.