FIFA president Gianni Infantino has branded Italy Travis Wood Jersey s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup as a beautiful blow.

The Azzurri will be notable absentees in Ru sia this summer after suffering a shock play-off defeat to Sweden.

The four-time champions are , with the 1958 finals in Sweden representing the last time they came up short.

, and Infantino believes that could be considered a good thing as a fallen giant seeks to rebuild.

He told Sport Mediaset: A World Cup without Italy? The fact that Italy didnt Leonys Martin Jersey qualify for the World Cup was a beautiful blow for all of Italian football.

They mustwork hard and find the strengths and resources needed to start over. In Italy, theres pa sion, Matt Moore Jersey talent, preparation and structure, so everyone must start by putting aside their own interests and focus on those of Italian football in order to re-establish its tradition.

The Azzurri shirt moves not only Italians but also football in general. That jersey deserves to remain one of the best.

Now Niko Goodrum Jersey they have competent people working and if they need FIFA, were here to help. Its important for the world of football that Italy are strong.

While Italy will have to watch on from afar this summer, Infantino is confident that .

He added: Itll be an absolutely spectacular World Cup, the most beautiful in history.

Ive been to Ru sia a lot lately and realised the Ru sian people want to show that theirs is a country that knows how to welcome Jack Morris Jersey fans from all over the world.

One and a half million people will arrive: theyll be able to do so without a visa, there will be free transport in the host cities and free acce s to museums thanks to the match tickets.

The stadiums are beautiful and for the whole country, itll be a matter of national pride, showing that they can organise a beautiful competition.

Itll be Tyson Ross Jersey a beautiful and exciting party and we want people to come to Ru sia.