UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was present at Bilino Polje as Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy (1:1, penalties 4:1), securing their qualification for the World Cup and preventing Italy’s participation. Italy’s last World Cup appearance was in 2014, concluding in 22nd place. Following the dramatic match, Ceferin granted an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
When questioned about his reaction to Italy’s elimination, he acknowledged a degree of surprise. However, he emphasized the considerable pressure faced by the Azzurri. “To some extent I was surprised, but on the other hand, BiH has a new and strong team and they played at home,” Ceferin explained.
“The pressure was much greater on Italy. Bosnia and Herzegovina deserved to go to the World Cup, and Italy lost the match due to their elimination.”
Ceferin’s comments underscored the challenging circumstances surrounding Italy’s campaign and highlighted Bosnia and Herzegovina’s successful performance. The president’s perspective centered on the increased burden borne by italy during the competition.
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