Italy’s defeat meant they joined France in packing their bags for home. This is the first time that the two FIFA World Cup finalists from one edition have both been knocked out in the first round of the following tournament.
“I assume complete responsibility for this failure. I was convinced this squad could do a lot better than that – not win the World Cup, but do a lot better. When a team goes into a match as important as this with fear in their stomachs and heavy legs, it’s because the coach hasn’t prepared them well enough mentally, physically and tactically, but above all mentally. I offer my apologies to Italian sport, the players, the football association, everyone. I’m very sad that my adventure with the Italian football association has come to an end in this fashion,” Marcello Lippi, Italy coach.
(Quoted from FIFA.com)
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