US EditionSacked Spalletti to Leave Italy Job After Moldova Match
- Luciano Spalletti announced during the press conference before Italy’s Monday World Cup qualifier against Moldova that he will be relieved of his role as head coach after the match.
- Spalletti took charge in August 2023 following Roberto Mancini’s departure after Italy exited Euro 2024 in the round of 16 and struggled in qualifiers.
- Italy began their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 loss to Norway on Friday, extending a poor streak with three defeats in four matches under Spalletti.
- Spalletti expressed frustration at claims that he lacked rapport with the players and challenged anyone to name who that might be. Despite his disappointment at being let go, he acknowledged the decision to dismiss him.
- The Italian Football Federation is considering Stefano Pioli and Claudio Ranieri as replacements in hopes of improving Italy’s results and avoiding another World Cup miss.
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Sacked Spalletti to be on Italy bench against Moldova
Luciano Spalletti is set to be in charge for Italy for the last time later on Monday when they take on Moldova in Reggio Emilia after announcing on Sunday that he has been sacked following the Azzurri's 3-0 defeat in Norway in their opening qualifier for t... (ANSA)
Italian coach Luciano Spalletti will lead the national team only for Monday's World Cup qualifying match against Moldova, after which he will leave the position.
The current head coach of the Italian national football team, Luciano Spalletti, announced on Sunday that he has been dismissed, but only after the team's World Cup qualifier against Moldova on Monday.
“It is a dismissal”: the technician explained that he did not resign and that his contract will be terminated by decision of the FIGC
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