Italy fails to qualify for World Cup for the first time since 1958

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- Italy missout on World Cup place after playoff loss to Sweden - Giampiero Ventura's side eanred a goalless draw in the second leg.

- Sweden defeated the Azzurri in the first leg 1 - 0 in Stockholm
- Gianluigi Buffon retires from international duty after the game Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

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