Irma Testa analyzed the defeat of Italian football
World and European boxing champion, as well as bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Irma Testa expressed her opinion about the Italian national football team's failure to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The Italian national team, known as the "Azzurri," lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in a penalty shootout. The score was 1-1 at the end of regular and extra time, but Italy lost 1-4 in the penalty shootout, failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in history.
Following this failure, Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian Football Federation, emphasized that football is a sport with high professional demands and said it is difficult to compare it with other sports. The 28-year-old Irma Testa openly and sincerely shared her thoughts on social media.
She particularly emphasized that athletes go out on the field to fight for their homeland and flag. Testa spoke about footballers who have become millionaires sometimes making a mockery of themselves on the field, and despite training more than the footballers, she said she earns less than their support staff.
She also shared that if she loses, she feels a heavy responsibility before the entire nation. According to her, in reality, no one demands anything from her because most people are only busy watching football.
Irma Testa concluded her post with inspiring words, writing, "Forza, Italy! Pasta and Toto Cutugno!"
The Italian athlete's remarks show her love and affection for the national team, as well as her personal sense of responsibility for the results. Her words serve as a source of inspiration and joy for fans, highlighting the importance of every athlete striving to protect their personal and national honor.
Source: One.uz
The Italian national team, known as the "Azzurri," lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in a penalty shootout. The score was 1-1 at the end of regular and extra time, but Italy lost 1-4 in the penalty shootout, failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in history.
Following this failure, Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian Football Federation, emphasized that football is a sport with high professional demands and said it is difficult to compare it with other sports. The 28-year-old Irma Testa openly and sincerely shared her thoughts on social media.
She particularly emphasized that athletes go out on the field to fight for their homeland and flag. Testa spoke about footballers who have become millionaires sometimes making a mockery of themselves on the field, and despite training more than the footballers, she said she earns less than their support staff.
She also shared that if she loses, she feels a heavy responsibility before the entire nation. According to her, in reality, no one demands anything from her because most people are only busy watching football.
Irma Testa concluded her post with inspiring words, writing, "Forza, Italy! Pasta and Toto Cutugno!"
The Italian athlete's remarks show her love and affection for the national team, as well as her personal sense of responsibility for the results. Her words serve as a source of inspiration and joy for fans, highlighting the importance of every athlete striving to protect their personal and national honor.
Source: One.uz
