{"id":2008,"date":"2017-11-14T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betting.ca\/news\/?p=2008"},"modified":"2017-11-14T15:00:53","modified_gmt":"2017-11-14T15:00:53","slug":"italy-fail-to-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup-for-the-first-time-in-60-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betting.ca\/news\/italy-fail-to-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup-for-the-first-time-in-60-years","title":{"rendered":"Italy Fail To Qualify For FIFA World Cup For The First Time In 60 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ItalyItaly<\/a> has been one of the major forces in world soccer for decades but in recent times have fallen behind when compared to Germany, Argentina and Brazil<\/strong>. The Italians knew they had to win their game against Sweden on November 13 to keep their FIFA World Cup<\/a> qualification hopes alive.<\/p>\n

Italy took on Sweden at the Milan San Siro stadium<\/strong> and had the support of the home crowd but it wasn\u2019t enough for the Azzurri to secure a win. They played really well in terms of ball possession but they were unable to find the firepower to break the shackles and score. <\/p>\n

The match finished as a goal-less draw which meant that Italy did not secure enough points to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia<\/a>. This was the first time in 60 years that Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

Sweden went through on a 1-0<\/em> aggregate and will play in Russia. The last time Sweden qualified was back in 2006. The Italians were embarrassed in front of their home fans who were left in shock and disbelief. Veteran goal-keeper Gianluigi Buffon<\/strong> along with senior players such as Andrea Barzagli and Daniele De Rossi<\/strong> immediately announced their retirement from international soccer. There are reports that Giorgio Chiellini<\/strong> will also hang up his boots.<\/p>\n

Guardian Football<\/strong><\/p>\n

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