Italy's elimination from World Cup leaves Twitter in shock

Sweden have done the unthinkable and knocked four-times World champions Italy out of the World Cup.

The Azurri will be missing from Russia after their 1-0 aggregate defeat to the Swedes.

There was shock on Twitter at Italy's elimination tonight.

#ITASWE Farwell Italy Farewell #Buffon Not in my lifetime have #Azzurri failed to qualify for WC. That's something A sad day and that's football

— Stephen Headley: 💙 (@stepheadley) November 13, 2017

Many fans were heartbroken for the Italians.

Heart breaking for @azzurri 💔😢#WCQ2018 #ITASWE

— ނަޝާދު (@Na5had) November 13, 2017

There was some sympathy for their legendary goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, too, with Twitter user Miguel Rabines‏ @miguelrabines saying: "I am beyond heartbroken for Italy and for Buffon!"

sorry Gigi, I would've loved to watch you playing one last big tournament. #ITASWE #FM18 @Cleon81 @MerryGuido @MatthiasSuuck pic.twitter.com/iZSByfO9xK

— asah (@asahTV) November 13, 2017

#ITASWE the saddest image tonight #Buffon in tears pic.twitter.com/Xzckue6NG8

— Paola (@paolabasket) November 13, 2017

So what are the Azurri going to do next Summer?

Charlie Dye had a suggestion, saying "Hi #Italy. Fancy a friendly next summer if you're not busy? #Scotland."