Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma is the goalkeeper for the Italian national football team. He is newsworthy because despite his strong performance, Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout. The match, played in Zenica, saw Italy take an early lead, but a red card for Bastoni shifted the momentum. Bosnia equalized and ultimately won the shootout, condemning Italy to a third consecutive World Cup absence. While Moise Kean scored for Italy, and Donnarumma is described as 'immense' and potentially the 'hero of the night', his saves weren't sufficient to secure qualification. This failure is significant as it extends Italy's absence from the World Cup to at least 16 years, highlighting the team's ongoing struggles on the international stage.