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This is a problem not only in Italy but also in most European countries, where they are currently facing a demographic crisis caused by low birth rates and aging populations, which in turn affects many sectors. This trend is largely driven by the high cost of living and governments that seem to de-prioritize policies aimed at encouraging young couples to have children. As a result, population pyramids in these countries are becoming increasingly problematic.

Meanwhile, immigrants are less affected by this issue and continue to grow in number. Since many of them come from lower-middle-class backgrounds, they are more motivated to advance and succeed. This has led many to represent national teams, not only out of a desire for a better life but also because of their strong motivation to prove themselves. That drive is what pushes them to progress. So it is not surprising that the current trend is for many national teams to be filled with players of immigrant descent, because they are capable and competitive.

exactly, what you say is extremely true in fact the representatives of the European national teams are children of second generation immigrants who proliferate as if there were no tomorrow, but in Italy this phenomenon is not yet seen and apparently the birth rate is rising

In this case, I'm reminded of the French national team 2018 World Cup victory, where Didier Deschamps starting lineup consisted primarily children of second generation immigrants. It makes sense why they command greater trust from their managers, they are key pillars of their respective clubs. Furthermore, I agree that their ambition to achieve a better life drives them to become great players who work twice as hard as others. Indirectly, population growth can indeed increase the chances for the Italian national team to have talented players from different generations, but at the moment Italy golden generation seems to have been stopped.

I don't think it's possible to compare France and Italy when we talk about immigrants: France, for centuries, had colonies in several parts of the world, especially in Africa; Italy on the other hand has never been a colonizer country so, of course, France's catchment area is way bigger than Italy's.

But you can't just bring in any immigrant because the social and political situation is becoming more and more tense everywhere in the world because many immigrants take advantage of the system. The idea of having more immigrants so there are more kids (eventually) playing football doesn't make any sense. A country is much more than a football team.

exactly, there are far fewer Italian players and Italy has never been a colonial country, so even the immigrants, many are just passing through here and are just waiting to go to France and stay there permanently, that's where they grow up, have children and talents like Mbappe or other players emerge.