Even Gladiators weep for Italy: Movie star Russell Crowe ‘feels sick’ for Italy after World Cup heartbreak

It’s safe to say we were not entertained last night as Italy crashed out of their World Cup play-off final with a penalty shoot-out defeat to Bosnia.

In the aftermath, there has been no shortage of reaction: from ex-players and coaches, to current figures involved at the heart of Italian football, everyone has had their two cents to say after that dismal night in the Balkans.

The exit has send earthquakes throughout the world though, not just in Italy.

ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ...