ROMA (ITALPRESS) – “Resignation without World Championship? There is no rule that says it. It is a destiny that is identified and sought outside the Federation. He had already talked about it after Switzerland. There is a principle of democracy, whose pace is dictated by federal norms and the answer was 98.7%”. Gabriele Gravina, president of Figc, at the press conference at the edge of the Federal Council, puts things clear in March if the yet another blue flop was consumed.
Italy will be with Northern Ireland in the semi-final playoff for World Cup qualification. In case of success, the Gattuso national team will face the winner of the match between Wales and Bosnia. For the match with Ireland, take the New Balance Arena hypothesis: “The idea is Bergamo, where we were very well and the welcome was extraordinary. We think it is the appropriate stadium for Northern Ireland,” says Gravina, who is confident about the World Cup qualification, scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“There may be some responsibility choices to make, but I am optimistic and I think we will go to the World Cup. Regardless of the opponent, goes on who wins and who deserves. If we go out with Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia means we are less strong than these teams. If you leave it means you deserved to be eliminated. We are already talking about the final in the house or out of the house, which is the mistake already made against Macedonia. First we think of Northern Ireland and then the final.”.
Instead, the hypothesis of a break of the championship in conjunction with the World Playoffs is far away: “We do not seek alternatives or shortcuts. The postponement of the day of the championship I think is non-traceable”, says Gravina, oriented towards an internship in February, to allow Gattuso to further follow the players: “Surely the possibility of an internship we are equipping it, so as to allow the mister to follow the players. The hope is that there is the possibility of an internship by mid-February, compatibly with those that will be the calendars of the club teams. I feel like I’ve got a good availability for Serie A clubs.”.
Italy will have to playoffs after closing the qualifying round in second place behind Haaland Norway. 16 European teams will be present at the World Championships, in front of the 32 extra-European teams. “A few places for Europe at the World Cup? We vote internationally. The regulation is a known regulation, and it is useless to look for anomalies. Of course, looking at the ranking, maybe Italy would have deserved some extra advantage. An Italian that does not go to the World Cup is a harm to fans and a harm to those who organize these events. Italy is a brand that attracts interests and strikes. But the results are achieved in the field and with the work, not by the name. Italy currently lives a changed situation compared to 25 years ago”, the Chiosa di Gravina.
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