Italy Football President Resigns After Azzurri Miss Third Straight World Cup

Rome: Italy's football federation president resigned amid political pressure on Thursday, two days after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

Gabriele Gravina's decision will likely lead to the ouster of Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, too.

Italy Sports Minister Andrea Abodi called for a change in the country’s football leadership after Gravina oversaw two sets of disappointing World Cup qualifiers.

Italy’s chances of reaching this year’s tournament in North America ended after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualifying playoff on Tuesday.