Such a sad news has hit Italy as a country and as a football nation. Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup in Russia next summer. The last time Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup was in 1958.
Captain Gianluigi Buffon was emotional and apologetic to all Italian fans about the national disaster after they lost to Sweden on Monday 0-1. The 39-year old said:
"I'm not sorry for myself but all of Italian football. We failed at something which also means something on a social level. There's regret at finishing like that, not because time passes.
"Those who've played know how hard these matches are. We weren't able to express ourselves at our best. We lacked the composure to score. Play-offs are decided by episodes and they went against us but you can understand that when you're at fault.
"We have pride, strength and we're stubborn. We know how to get back up again as we've always done. I'm leaving an Italy side that will know how to speak for itself. Hugs to everyone, especially those I've shared this wonderful journey with.
Blame is shared equally between everyone. There can't be scapegoats. Win together, lose together."
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