Before the decisive play-off against Bosnia on April 1, Italy faced not only professional pressure but also a notable internal problem. The Republic.
Accordingly, a group of "Azzurri" players took the initiative to find out whether they would receive bonuses if they won at Bilino Polje.
The problem lies not in the value of the reward, but in the timing when it is given. When teams are faced with a live game, talking about money is seen as unfocused and inappropriate.
The players exchanged direct messages with some members of the coaching staff.
In that context, coach Gennaro Gattuso was forced to speak out. He intervened to end the controversy and bring the whole team back to its main goal. Gattuso's message is clear: win the World Cup on grass first, everything else later.
However, what happened next took a turn for the worse: Italy lost to Bosnia and went on to miss the World Cup.
When a squad doesn't put its full focus on the game, consequences on the pitch are inevitable. For Italy it is not only a defeat, but also a sign of fracture in their approach to vital matches.
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