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It's 'a New Low' for Italian Soccer
- Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy on penalties to win the World Cup qualifying playoff final.
- Italy will miss the World Cup for the third straight time, continuing a drought since 2014.
- Coach Gennaro Gattuso apologized to Italy after the setback.
- A first-half red card to Alessandro Bastoni shifted momentum in favor of Bosnia.
- Italy's World Cup absence is described as a new low by outlets like The Journal and La Gazzetta dello Sport.
- Italy had previously last advanced beyond the group stage in 2006, contrasting with success in other sports.
- Public reaction included calls for resignations after the disappointing result.
- The match occurred during the World Cup qualifying playoff final hosted in Zenica, Bosnia.
- Italy's footballing identity is described as deeply woven into the nation's fabric, complicating a rebuilding phase.
- The incident adds to a broader narrative of decline in Italian football across major competitions.
- Italy's defeat occurred amid broader sports success for the country in other disciplines.
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