Another disappointing result deepened the crisis of Italian football. Failing to qualify for the last two World Cups, only the group stage in 2010 and 2014 and the round of 16 at EURO 2024 are not the results a renowned country like Italy wants. The title in EURO 2020 was only the exception that proves the rule, or in this case, the downfall of Italian calcio.🎙️Gabriele Gravina“It is unthinkable to solve problems by abandoning a multi year project after only8-9 months. Spalletti has our full trust & we will move forward with him” “At the youth levels our teams dominate but none of these guys have any senior first team presence.” pic.twitter.com/kQn8bWh2eT— AzzurriXtra🇮🇹 (@XtraAzzurri) June 30, 2024 Regarding the situation, Luciano Spalletti’s future was under a big question mark, and everyone expected Gabriele Gravina’s press conference to find out what will happen with the experienced strategist.”I would like to thank those who have made a significant contribution to this event. Having around 40,000 attendees here at Casa Azzurri is a positive sign. Today is a special day, there are so many feelings and things to reflect on from yesterday. We are sorry for not having been able to give the Italian fans the joy they deserved, sorry for the result, we know that these things are subject to lots of different variables, including defeat. What remains is the disappointment of not having been able to give back and not having reacted in the way we know how to after everything that has been done for us. This is the disappointment that we must all reflect upon,” started Gravina.EURO 2024: The Three Lions are not cats, but they have nine lives!He then moved on straight to Spalletti’s situation, giving him support despite the results, which let down all the football fans on the Boot.”We have nothing to hide, but we must continue to take responsibility. There was a long chat with the coach yesterday and I think that it is unthinkable to solve the problems by abandoning a multi-year project after eight to nine months. “Central to our project is a coach who has been here for nine to 10 months, who has not always had all the players available. Our trust has to work as there is already a new challenge in 60 days’ time. Spalletti has our trust, a new challenge begins in 60 days and we can’t hope that a Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi or Mbappe will suddenly pop up in Italy. We have to value the talent that is there in our country, all the youth teams have qualified for the final stages of tournaments,” said the FIGC President.Pasta variations, video games and Kante the cheater – Les Bleus EURO behind the scenesFinally, the 70-year-old referred to the immense criticism the national team faced after another disheartening result.”Criticism hurts for everyone, but you have to be able to take inspiration from it and improve, it’s part of the job. Constructive and legitimate criticism must be taken under consideration. Detrimental criticism, like requesting a resignation in a moment of reflection should not. We have to be clear, there is no way anyone can demand resignation from the outside when it comes to federal governance,” Gravina concluded. EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – 1/8 FINALSSaturdaySwitzerland – Italy 2-0 (1-0)/Freuler 37, Vargas 46/Germany – Denmark 2-0 (0-0)/Havertz 53 pen, Musiala 68/SundayEngland – Slovakia 2-1 (0-1) AET/Bellingham 90+5, Kane 91 – Schranz 25/Spain – Georgia 1-1 HT/Rodri 39 – Le Normand 18 og/Monday19.00: (1.95) France (3.40) Belgium (4.70)22.00: (1.43) Portugal (4.75) Slovenia (9.10)Tuesday19.00: (8.25) Romania (4.30) Netherlands (1.50)22.00: (1.95) Austria (3.50) Turkey (4.50)***odds are subject to change***
