The failure of the Italian national team to qualify for the World Championship 2026 has left a deep mark not only in the hearts of the patients, but also in the hearts of the Gravians themselves. Inter Milan and national team striker Pio Esposito spoke publicly about his emotional state for the first time after being killed in the post-match penalty shootout by the Azzurri Squadron.

In the dramatic playoff final against the national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the share of qualification was determined by a series of penalty kicks. The 20-point Esposito took on the responsibility of breaking through first, but the crossbar took the blow.

In an interview with the Italian newsmagazine Corriere della Sera, the young forward admitted that this moment became a just blow for him.

\; I marveled at one point and could not understand what had happened; I'm at Shotsi's. My first thought was that I encouraged my teammates, patients, who were marveling at home, friends and homeland. That day I began to chant, so I may break through the first; I felt like everything didn’t go according to plan. Sure, I’ll go out onto the field again to take a penalty; I’ll forget some balls and miss others,” shared Esposito.

The bitterness of the defeat is enhanced by the fact that the Italians demonstrated a good character during the match itself. Following the words of the attacker, the team fought hard and fought until the end.

“I trained the team, as I went all out, spent most of the game in tens and created a number of chances, but there were not enough of them. “Italy may qualify for the World Cup, and it is our responsibility to take on responsibility,” the gravel said.

The colossal pressure and stress bothered the football player with the help of his father's support. For questions about how he copes with the psychological demands of great sport, Zirka Inter vydpovyv vyverto:.

“A few months ago I started working with a sports psychologist. I speak frankly, but the doctor speaks for practical reasons; This doesn’t help me much, and I need to follow this up.”.

In addition, there is information about what appears to be a special procedure and methods of renewal after heavy games. I realized that due to too much adrenaline I can’t fall asleep after matches. Instead of popular video games among football players, the striker gives priority to live communication with loved ones, and also invests time in self-development - video, having started teaching English language courses,.