"It is an honor to lead the national team, especially with a group of players who have shown such dedication and commitment to the jersey," Gattuso stated, adding: "However, my sincerest thanks go to the fans, to all Italians who never missed an opportunity to show their love and support for the national team over the past few months. The Azzurri will forever remain in my heart," Gattuso said. This decision comes as a logical consequence following the failure to qualify for the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico through the playoffs. Before Gattuso, the president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, and the head of the Italian delegation, Gianluigi Buffon, also resigned. Earlier, Italian media began speculating about who could succeed Gattuso at the helm of the Azzurri. Among others, Roberto Mancini, Antonio Conte, and Massimiliano Allegri are mentioned as possible successors. It is worth recalling that Bosnia and Herzegovina sealed Gattuso's fate by defeating Italy on penalties 4-1 on Tuesday at Bilino Polje.