At least for many US fans. Italy has not missed a WC since 1958.Quote:
Four-time world champions Italy will miss Russia 2018 after Gian Piero Ventura's team failed to score in two legs against Sweden, enabling the Scandinavians to qualify for next summer's tournament with a 1-0 aggregate playoff victory.
Italy flames out
"And liberals, being liberals, will double down on failure." - dedgod