Italy’s repechage to the World Cup, Nicola Ventola’s big rejection

On the sidelines of the El Porteño Golden Cup finals in polo, Nicola Ventola returned to speak exclusively to the microphones of Sportal.it about Italy’s absence from the upcoming World Cup, expressing a very clear position on the possibility of a possible repechage.

“Even if there had been the possibility, I would have refused,” said the former striker. “We didn’t qualify on the field and it’s right not to participate. Of course, maybe we could have also done a good World Cup, but the principle remains the same.”

Ventola then turned his gaze to the possible protagonists of the tournament. If many point to France and Spain as favorites, he urges not to underestimate Portugal: “Everyone talks about France and Spain, but I also believe a lot in the luck that some players can attract. That’s why I say watch out for Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo is someone who seems to have a good star and can drag the team. Watch out for them.”