After securing 30 medals at Milan-Cortina and achieving historic victories with Italrugby over England and Italbaseball against the USA, Italian sport generally celebrates success. However, a contrasting picture emerges in football. The sport has seen disappointing performances in the Champions League, and the national team’s World Cup qualification hangs precariously in the balance. This critical situation is largely attributed to the self-serving actions of football clubs, many of which are also facing severe financial difficulties.
