The World Cup qualifying drama continued tonight (Monday) as the European champions, Italy, parted ways with Northern Ireland 0-0. The Italians finished in second place at home 3, after Switzerland beating Bulgaria 0-4. The Italians will have to play in the playoffs, fight for their place in Qatar.
The newspapers in Italy sharply criticized the appearance of the evening regions. “What a disappointment,” cried the headline of “Totosport.” The Gazette reads: “Switzerland did their homework tonight in Bulgaria, and Italy did just the opposite, and not exactly what is expected of a European champion. It ended 0-0, but it could have ended worse than that.”
“Claccio Mercato” referred to the fact that this is another time the Italians will have to fight for their place in the playoffs in order to qualify for the World Cup: “After the pair of games against Sweden in 2017, following which Italy was absent from the 2018 World Cup, To reach Qatar 2022 “.
After the final whistle coach Italy, Roberto Mancini Called on all actors to come to the locker room immediately, and told Leonardo Bonucci and Dominko Barardi to abandon their interviews and arrive immediately. Mancini told what he told the players at the conference: “I told the guys we could not do anything now.” He also surprised and claimed: “We will reach the World Cup and maybe even win it. I have full confidence.”
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