Gattuso sacked after World Cup debacle

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 3 - Rino Gattuso was sacked as Italy head coach Friday after the four-time world champions became the first former world champion to fail to qualify for the tournament three times in succession after a shoot-out defeat to Bosnia in their play-off final Tuesday. The Italian Football Federation (FIFA) has said that the contract with the coach is expected to be terminated shortly, and negotiations are currently underway. The firing follows the resignations of Italian Soccer Fe...

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