US EditionItaly Beat Moldova as Troubled Spalletti Era Comes to an End
- Italy defeated Moldova 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying match at Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia, on June 9, 2025, in Luciano Spalletti's final game as manager.
- Spalletti announced his dismissal on June 8, following Italy's 3-0 loss to Norway on June 6, a result that compromised their qualifying campaign and led to his sacking.
- Italy secured a 2-0 win with goals scored by Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso, but their overall performance remained lackluster and did little to alleviate mounting concerns about the team's future under Spalletti.
- Italy sits third in Group I with three points from two games, trailing Norway by nine points, with only the top spot granting direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- Spalletti's departure marks a critical transition as Italy searches for new leadership, with Claudio Ranieri widely reported as the preferred replacement to guide the team forward.
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Italy closed on Monday the Luciano Spalletti, marked by many disappointments, with a laborious victory against Moldova (2-0) in playoffs for the World-2026.
Italy 2-0 Moldova (Jun 9, 2025) Game Analysis
Sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti bowed out with a victory after his side laboured to an uninspired 2-0 home win over Moldova in their World Cup qualification match on Monday thanks to goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso.
Spalletti's Farewell: Italy Scrapes to Victory Amidst Change | Sports-Games
Italy's manager Luciano Spalletti concluded his tenure with a 2-0 home win against Moldova in a World Cup qualifier. Despite the victory, the team's uninspired performance underlined the need for new leadership. Spalletti's departure followed Italy's earlier 3-0 loss to Norway, marking an uncertain phase for the national team.
Soccer-Italy not in a good place for successor, says sacked Spalletti
(Reuters) -Luciano Spalletti took charge of Italy one last time on Monday, and while his side sent him off with a win, the sacked manager accepted that he isn't leaving the team in a great place for his replacement and has failed to improve them. Read full story
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