WC Qualifying Europe

Italy suffered World Cup qualifying heartbreak, but they are by no means the first major nation to do so.

Giorgio Chiellini Giorgio Chiellini could join three Italy team-mates in retiring amid World Cup heartbreak, as Federico Bernardeschi hopes to make amends.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zlatan Ibrahimovic dominated post-match talk but Janne Andersson preferred to focus on the players who sealed Sweden's World Cup berth.

Daniele De Rossi Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has explained that his animated discussions in Italy's dugout were to do with Lorenzo Insigne.

Andrea Barzagli "It's a unique disappointment." Andrea Barzagli was unable to pin-point what went wrong as Italy sensationally missed out on the World Cup.

Gianluigi Buffon Gianluigi Buffon says Italy's inability to qualify for the World Cup is "disappointing" not for him, but for Italian football.

Sweden's defence would not be breached as Italy missed out on the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after a 0-0 draw in Milan.

Karim Benzema Karim Benzema recently said that Didier Deschamps will never recall him to the France squad and the coach offered him little hope on Monday.

Luka Modric Zlatko Dalic helped Croatia reach the World Cup, and captain Luka Modric wants the coach to be at the helm in Russia.

Haris Seferovic Vladimir Petkovic celebrated Switzerland's qualification for the World Cup, but lamented the Basle crowd's treatment of Haris Seferovic.