Legendary Gianluigi Buffon Quits Italy Role After World Cup Qualifying Shock

Gianluigi Buffon has resigned from his position with the Italy national football team just days after coach Gennaro Gattuso’s departure. This decision follows Italy’s stunning play-off loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina, where the four-time world champions fell 4-1 on penalties. Buffon explained that it was only fair to give his successor the freedom to choose a new goalkeeper. He added that representing Italy has been an honour and a passion since childhood. The Azzurri will now miss a third consecutive World Cup, having also failed to qualify in 2018 and 2022.

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