Italy failing to make it to the FIFA World Cup 2022 has surprised many as the European Champions failed to qualify for the showpiece event for the second consecutive time losing to North Macedonia 0-1 on Friday in Palermo.

"It`s very disappointing after winning European Cup and not making it to World Cup is very unfortunate and sad. They were one of the best teams right now but Sometimes sports is like that and football is like that so very disappointing that Italy is not there," said former India Football Captain Bhaichung Bhutia while speaking to ANI.