Coach Cesare Prandelli offers to resign after Italy got booted out of World Cup

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http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/24/italy-coach-cesare-prandelli-offers-resign

Italy made a strong start to the 2014 World Cup with victory over England but were left with all to play for in their final group game against Uruguay after an unexpected loss to Costa Rica earlier.

However, the four-times world champions lost that match and Cesare Prandelli has offered to resign following the team’s elimination.

He had signed a two-year contract extension, covering Euro 2016, shortly before the World Cup began.

Despite a solid defensive performance Italy were put under increasingly pressure following the sending-off of Claudio Marchisio, and an 81st-minute goal from Diego Godín ensured Uruguay advanced to the knockout stages at the Italians’ expense.

“I talked to the president of the federation and gave my resignation,” Prandelli said. “The technical set-up didn’t work, and I take all responsibility for that.

“Something has changed since my contract was renewed. I don’t know why. I chose a certain technical plan and that’s why I’m resigning – because it did not work.”