Italian Soccer Chief Resigns After World Cup Woe

Gabriele Gravina, head of the Italian soccer federation, resigned after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup again. Following Italy's penalty shootout loss against Bosnia and Herzegovina, pressure from the government mounted, leading to his decision to step down.

Gabriele Gravina, the president of Italy's soccer governing body FIGC, resigned on Thursday, following the national team's repeated failure to secure a spot in the World Cup.

Gravina had led the federation since 2018, but the pressure to resign intensified after Italy lost on penalties in the playoff match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

His resignation marks a significant shift in Italian soccer, as the nation grapples with missing three consecutive World Cup tournaments.

(With inputs from agencies.)