It was a big blow to a team of great players as Sweden defeated Italy during the World Cup qualifiers to secure their place in the tournament.
Sweden played their opponents without their main striker and the big man of Swedish football Zlatan Ibrahimovic and was able to do the needful.
For the first time in 60 years, Italy will not be featured in the world football tournament as they failed to qualify for through the run-up to the World Cup tournament.
The game against Sweden also marked the final national game for Buffon, Barzagli, De Rossi and Chiellini, marking an end of an era of these great Italian players.