Gianluigi Donnarumma shared his immense grief on social media after the Azzurri’s penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed they will miss a third consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Gianluigi Donnarumma admitted to breaking down in tears following Italy’s stunning playoff defeat. Writing to fans on Instagram, the Manchester City goalkeeper expressed “immense sadness” over the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 tournament.
“Last night, after the match, I cried,” Donnarumma revealed, acknowledging the weight of captaining a squad that has not seen a World Cup stage since 2014.
Despite the historic disappointment, the captain called for resilience and collective strength to rebuild the national program.
He emphasized the need for “strength, passion and belief” to eventually restore Italy’s footballing status.
“After such a great disappointment, we must find the courage to turn the page once again,” he noted, urging supporters to remain united as the team faces another four-year wait.
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