Wednesday 01/April/2026 – 06:58 PM
Gianluigi Donnarumma released the goalkeeper Italy national team An official statement in poignant terms following his country’s failure to reach the 2026 World Cup, which means the Azzurri’s absence from the third World Cup in a row.
The Italian national team lost to its counterpart, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a penalty shootout with a score of 4-1, following a positive 1-1 draw in the original and extra periods in the European play-off final that qualifies for the 2026 World Cup.
Donnarumma statement
Donnarumma said on his official Instagram account: Last night, after the match, I cried. I cried for my disappointment in not being able to return Italy to the position it deserves. I cried for my deep sadness, which fills me, as it fills the hearts of all the players of the Italian national team, whom I have the honor to lead, and I know that you, the fans of our national team, feel it as well.
He added: It is true that words are of no use now, but I feel one thing strongly inside me, and I want to share it with you. After this great disappointment, we must find the courage to turn this page again, and this requires a lot of strength, passion, and faith. Always believe; This is the motivation behind moving forward; Because life rewards those who do their best without hesitation.
Donnarumma concluded his statement: Hence we must start again, together, again; To restore Italy to its rightful place.
