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Mutual Termination
Gattuso and FIGC mutually terminated his contract after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
“Manager Gattuso and Italy have agreed to mutually terminate his contract after their failure to qualify”
Italy lost the play-off final to Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
The match was impacted by Bastoni's 41st-minute red card.
FIGC president Gravina and delegation head Buffon also resigned.
Gattuso apologized and said the Azzurri jersey is the most precious asset in football.
Historic Context
No previous World Cup-winning nation has missed three consecutive tournaments.
Italy's last appearance was in 2014.
Gattuso's tenure became the shortest since Bearzot.
Path Forward
FIGC must navigate a leadership vacuum and the search for a new manager.
“Who could replace Gattuso? Five top contenders including Allegri, Mancini, Cannavaro”
A new president is expected to be elected in June.
Five contenders loom representing a spectrum from pragmatism to nostalgia.