Gattuso: "The most important match of my career, I have a nation on my shoulders"

The Italian national team hosts Northern Ireland in Bergamo for the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup playoffs.

Gennaro Gattuso stated that the match is the most important of his career, as Italy seeks to qualify for the World Cup after the exclusions of 2018 and 2022.

The winner will face Wales or Bosnia/Herzegovina in the playoff final.

Gattuso emphasized the need for concentration and strength, mentioning that he feels the responsibility to lead the team to success.

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