Gattuso's Ultimatum: Qualify for 2026 World Cup or Leave Italy
Gennaro Gattuso, Italy's coach, has expressed his commitment to the team's success, stating that he will only take credit for their improvements if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
I'll take credit if I reach the target; otherwise, I'll move away from Italy. I'm already living quite far away, but I'd go even further away.
Italy secured a play-off placement in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by beating Israel 3-0, with Gattuso having won his opening four games as coach, seeing the team score 16 times.
Gattuso was appointed in June to replace Luciano Spalletti and made his debut last month against Estonia and Israel.
Author's summary: Gattuso vows to leave Italy if team fails to qualify.
- Italy secured play-off placement in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
- Gattuso won his opening four games as coach
- Italy scored 16 times in those four games