Prandelli: Plan didn’t work, so I must resign

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli yesterday tendered his resignation in the wake of the country’s elimination from the World Cup in Brazil.

Italy’s 1-0 defeat to Uruguay in Natal meant they missed out on progression to the knockout stages from Group D.

Prandelli announced at his post-match press conference: “I talked to the president of the federation.. and gave my resignation.