Italy’s €579.00M Valuation Makes It the Most Valuable Team That Didn’t Qualify for WC 2022
According to a Safebettingsites.com data presentation, the Azzurri team that failed to qualify for WC Qatar 2022 was worth an estimated €579 million.
Safebettingsites’ financial expert Edith Reads blames the team’s poor performance for failing to qualify for the WC. Their performances in the qualifiers were lackluster to her, and they were a pale shadow of the team that won the EUFA Euro 2020 title.
On their way to achieving the feat, the Azzurri cut the image of a fine-tuned machine creating chances and scoring goals with ease. That, coupled with robust defensive displays, was vital to them clinching the title. Come to the WC qualifiers, Edith suggests, an ineffectual midfield and blunt attack was Italy’s bane.
What Does This Mean for Italy’s National Soccer Team?
It’s important to remember that Italy may not have qualified for the World Cup, but they are still one of the best teams in Europe. Second, the Italian national team players are some of the best in the world. The team has plenty of talent to tap into as it looks to rebound from this disappointment.
However, some concerns need addressing. The biggest of these is that some of Italy’s top players, such as Giorgio Chiellini, are getting older. The 37-year-old is among those retiring following the debacle, paving the way for new players earning their called-ups to replace them. Their exits will be a significant blow for manager Roberto Mancini as he tries to rebuild the team.
