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- Italy suffered a 3-0 defeat to Norway on Friday night in their opening qualifier for the 2026 World Cup in Oslo.
- The loss follows poor performances in the Nations League quarterfinals and previous playoff failures, raising fears of missing a third straight World Cup.
- After taking over from Roberto Mancini in August 2023, Coach Luciano Spalletti’s tenure was marked by disappointing results and challenges in major tournaments.
- Spalletti confirmed he was sacked after a conversation with federation president Gabriele Gravina and will leave after Monday's must-win qualifier against Moldova.
- Spalletti's dismissal underscores Italy's precarious position in qualifiers and suggests a potential coaching change, with Claudio Ranieri favored to replace him.
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Italy Fires Spalletti Amid Prospect It Could Fail to Qualify for 3rd Straight World Cup
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The fear that four-time champion Italy will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup has cost coach Luciano Spalletti his job. Sports News | Italy Fires Spalletti Amid Prospect It Could Fail to Qualify for 3rd Straight World Cup.
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Italy fires Spalletti amid prospect it could fail to qualify for 3rd straight World Cup
ROME (AP) — The fear that four-time champion Italy will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup has cost coach Luciano Spalletti his job.
Hours of reflections and comparisons. The football market centers, yes, but only of reference: because there is another bench that could be looking very soon for a new coach and it is that of the National team. Last Friday's defeat against Norway for 3-0 is very heavy and the game of Monday against Moldova may not be enough to Luciano Spalletti, who has been strongly criticized in these last hours. For this Saturday the ct has long spoken with F…
The national team, without talents, risks missing the World Cup for the third time. Luciano, though esteemed for his spectacular football with clubs, seems unable to adapt to a modest Italy, and is little followed by players
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