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Giampiero Ventura reportedly left Italy’s hotel in Milan by the back door, and won’t be present at an FIGC meeting in Rome tomorrow. The Azzurri CT is certain to lose…

It’s reported Giampiero Ventura threatened to resign after the first leg defeat to Sweden, following a row with the players. The Azzurri were beaten 1-0 in Solna, and last night’s…

The footballing world has reacted with shock to the fact Italy won’t be at next summer’s World Cup in Russia. The Azzurri have qualified for every tournament bar 1958, aside…

Italy’s World Cup dreams were dashed as they drew a blank against Sweden at San Siro. With an overhaul expected, which players, if any, impressed in the Football Italia ratings?…

The Italian media has reacted to the failure to reach the World Cup, with one newspaper calling it “an intolerable footballing shame”. The Azzurri drew 0-0 with Sweden last night,…

Sweden Coach Janne Andersson shrugs off talk Zlatan Ibrahimovic could return for the World Cup, having knocked out Italy. The Manchester United striker retired from international duty after Euro 2016,…

Andrea Barzagli apologises for Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup, but assures “the movement will resume” with younger players. The Azzurri have failed to reach the World Cup…

Paolo Cannavaro launched a scathing attack on the “mummies in charge of the FIGC” and blamed foreign players for Italy’s failure to reach the World Cup. The Azzurri were beaten…

Giampiero Ventura has refused to resign and apologised to Italy fans “for the result, but not the effort” after failing to reach the World Cup. The Azzurri failed to overturn…

Federico Bernardeschi felt the World Cup exit was “tragic” for Italy, but above all for those retiring. “They did not deserve this.” The 0-0 draw at San Siro was not…

Giorgio Chiellini confirmed his Italy retirement, complimented Sweden on their World Cup qualification and called this exit “Zero Hour” for the Azzurri. The 0-0 draw at San Siro was not…

Manolo Gabbiadini said Italy’s World Cup exit was “an ugly thing that nobody wanted to see” after losing 1-0 on aggregate to Sweden. The Azzurri were unable to overturn the…

Daniele De Rossi announced his international retirement after Italy failed to reach the World Cup, but also confirmed he urged staff to play Lorenzo Insigne. The 0-0 draw at San…

Andrea Barzagli marked “the biggest disappointment of my life,” as well as the “end of an era” for Gigi Buffon, Daniele De Rossi and Giorgio Chiellini. The 0-0 draw with…

Daniele De Rossi was spotted protesting Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura’s decisions, urging him to throw Lorenzo Insigne on against Sweden. The Azzurri have failed to qualify for their first World…

Italy captain Gigi Buffon was in tears after the 0-0 draw with Sweden. “It’s a shame my last official game coincided with the failure to qualify for a World Cup.”…

Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958, as they were held 0-0 by Sweden at San Siro, losing the play-off 1-0 on…

Join us for all the build-up, action and post-match comments from Italy’s decisive World Cup play-off with Sweden at San Siro. A deflected Jakob Johansson shot means the Azzurri must…

Paolo Maldini admits he has “been tense for a week” ahead of the play-off against Sweden. “I can’t imagine a World Cup without Italy.” It kicks off at San Siro…

Giampiero Ventura explained some of his Italy decisions for the World Cup play-off against Sweden. “The system is important, but not decisive.” It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45…