The day after Italy’s defeat against Bosni-Herzegovina (1-1, 4-1 on the tab) in the final of the European play-offs for the 2026 World Cup, the disappointment is immense in the country. For good reason, the Azzurri will miss a third World Cup in a row, after those of 2018 and 2022.
In the turmoil after his behavior during the meeting, Gianluigi Donnarumma finally spoke this Wednesday afternoon in a long message published on his account
Instagram.
“Last night, after the match, I cried”he whispered at first. “I cried with disappointment, because we failed to take Italy where it deserves to be. I cried from the deep sadness I feel, just like the entire Squadra Azzurra of which I am proud to be the captain (…). »
Gianluigi Donnarumma: “We have to go again”
Very touched, the Italian goalkeeper nevertheless refuses to let himself be defeated. “Of course, words don’t do much good at the moment. But there is one thing that I feel deeply and that I want to share with you: after such disappointment, you have to find the courage to turn the page, once again. And this requires a lot of strength, passion and conviction. »
To do this, simply“always believe in it”. “Because life knows how to reward those who give everything, without sparing themselves. And that’s where we have to start from. Together. Once again. To bring Italy back to where it deserves to be. »
