Gattuso: I won't talk about the World Cup qualifying places anymore, South America has already approved me completely

6686 Sports News on November 15. At the press conference before Italy’s World Cup qualifying match against Norway, Italian team coach Gattuso responded to previous remarks about the World Cup qualifying format.

Previously, Gattuso said that South American Football Confederation has 6 direct qualifying places for the World Cup, and the 7th place can also participate in the play-offs. This is unfair to Europe, which has fierce group competition. He "feels a little regretful" to see 6 South American teams directly qualifying for the World Cup.

Subsequently, Argentina goalkeeper Martin and others responded to Gattuso's remarks, saying frankly that he did not understand the complicated situation of South American football.

Regarding the controversy caused by his previous remarks, Gattuso responded: "I don't want to talk about this topic anymore, otherwise South America will criticize me again. In today's world, anything you say can easily set you off."

"I have There is a lot to say. Maybe we should talk about the UEFA Nations League (linkage mechanism), but when the time comes, the chairman will explain it all in person. I understand these situations because I have communicated with senior people in the industry and I have expressed my views."