Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was visibly overwhelmed with emotion and shed tears following his team’s devastating defeat. The Azzurri were beaten by Bosnia-Herzegovina in a penalty shootout (1-1, 4-1 on penalties) on Tuesday evening in the final of the European play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. Gattuso, still reeling from the immediate aftermath of the loss, expressed profound regret and offered his apologies for Italy’s failure to qualify for the prestigious tournament.
