Gianluigi Buffon, the legendary former goalkeeper of the Italian national football team, has chosen to step down from his role as coach, following the departure of Gennaro Gattuso after Italy's disappointing World Cup qualification campaign. Buffon believes it's essential to pass the torch to new leadership, saying, "It's only fair to leave to those who come after me the freedom of selecting who will replace me." This decision is a reflection of his enduring passion for the team, which he's held dear since his childhood.
Italy's recent struggles on the international stage have been a tough pill to swallow. The team's shocking loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina in the playoffs, which resulted in a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat, marked another missed opportunity for the four-time world champions to qualify for the World Cup. This devastating loss extends Italy's historic drought, and they now face the daunting prospect of not participating in the World Cup for at least 16 years – a span of time that includes their failures to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
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