Italy’s World Cup Absence Sparks Debate on Football Future
Italy’s third consecutive World Cup miss raises questions about systemic challenges in European football and the global sports economy ahead of the 2026 tournament.
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Italy’s third consecutive World Cup miss raises questions about systemic challenges in European football and the global sports economy ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Italian football legend Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, famed for his heroics in the 1990 World Cup and contributions to Asian football with Jubilo Iwata, has passed away at 59 due to colon cancer.