Let us remind you, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy 4-1 on penalties in the playoff final to qualify for the World Cup. The former midfielder took responsibility for the complete disaster and the third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup. "The guys didn't deserve this, given their dedication, play, and love. We had three chances to score. It's a shame, that's football. I am proud of my players. This hurts because the World Cup was important for us, our families, and all of Italy," he said after the match played on Tuesday. The most famous football insider Fabrizio Romano also reported on this, stating that Gattuso has decided to step down from his position as head coach. Gattuso took over the Azzurri bench on June 15, 2025, as the successor to Luciano Spalletti.