In the World Cup’s missing country, failure sparks bitter political battle

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Italy’s government under Giorgia Meloni is engaging in a sharp political battle over control of Italian football after the national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. The setback has caused fan disappointment and intensified political involvement in sports governance.

Giorgia Meloni’s government is keen to extend control over Italian football as fans mourn a third consecutive World Cup debacle.

World Politics Sports Italy Giorgia Meloni football political battle World Cup sports governance

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