Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

Italy's football federation announced the departure of head coach Gennaro Gattuso following the national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup, marking the third consecutive World Cup absence for the four-time champions.

Gennaro Gattuso has stepped down from his role as the Italian national team manager after the massive disappointment of missing the World Cup following the playoff loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina after penalties.

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has terminated his contract with the FIGC by mutual consent following a World Cup play-off elimination, the Italian FA confirmed in a statement.