Palermo striker Fabrizio Miccoli concedes his faint World Cup hopes are over after he was again overlooked by Italy coach Marcello Lippi at the weekend.
The 30-year-old was not included in Lippi's squad for a three-day training camp in Rome despite being the third highest top scorer in Serie A this season with 18 goals.
"I am disappointed to be excluded considering I've had a good season," said Miccoli. "But what can I do but be patient.
"It will mean that during the World Cup I will get to go to the beach with my family. But I wish Italy the best of luck in the tournament."
Miccoli has been a key figure in Palermo's bid to achieve Champions League football next season. The Sicilians lie fifth in Serie A, two points behind Sampdoria who hold the last Champions League berth with two games remaining.
The former Juventus star has not featured for the Azzurri since a friendly against Finland in November 2004.
"I am disappointed to be excluded considering I've had a good season," said Miccoli. "But what can I do but be patient.
"It will mean that during the World Cup I will get to go to the beach with my family. But I wish Italy the best of luck in the tournament."
Miccoli has been a key figure in Palermo's bid to achieve Champions League football next season. The Sicilians lie fifth in Serie A, two points behind Sampdoria who hold the last Champions League berth with two games remaining.
The former Juventus star has not featured for the Azzurri since a friendly against Finland in November 2004.
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