Roberto Mancini's mother, Marianna Puolo, has questioned her son's decision not to select Mario Balotelli as Italy saw their World Cup dreams ended.
The Azzurri claimed European glory less than 12 months ago, beating England on penalties at Wembley, but they will not be flying the flag for the continent in Qatar later this year.
North Macedonia claimed a shock win in Palermo, netting the winner in the 92nd minute. Mancini has been left to rue what might have been with his mother calling out his selection calls.
