The Italian women's football team gained global attention by reaching the quarterfinals of the 2019 World Cup, comprised entirely of amateur players. This achievement spurred hopes for progress in women's football, especially as the men's team did not qualify for their World Cup. However, subsequent performances were disappointing, resulting in early exits from Euro 2022 and the 2023 World Cup, causing coach Milena Bertolini to resign. With a shift towards professionalism and a new coach, Andrea Soncin, the team aims to make a stronger impact in the Euro 2025 tournament.
"The women's side were temporarily seen as leaders of a renaissance for Italy's proud footballing nation... their successes in 2019 came at a time when the men's team had failed to qualify for their own World Cup."
"Now, two years on, and going into a third year of professionalism in the domestic league, Italy have a new head coach, Andrea Soncin, and an increasingly impressive squad..."
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