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Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy’s coach, with the manager announcing the decision himself Sunday after their heavy loss to Norway, but he will still take charge of Monday’s game against Moldova.
Spalletti was speaking at a news conference ahead of the Moldova match, which comes after Norway stunned Italy on Friday with a 3-0 win, handing the visitors a humiliating start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Spalletti was dismissed after less than two years in the role, having replaced Roberto Mancini and taking charge in September 2023.
Though Spalletti took Italy to Euro 2024, their disappointing performance there had already put him under pressure.
Italy went into the Euros last year in Germany as defending champions, but after winning their opening game against Albania, lost to Spain and snatched a late draw with Croatia to make the round of 16 and were beaten 2-0 by Switzerland.
Spalletti’s side seemed to have recovered as Italy put in an impressive Nations League campaign, beating France 3-1 away and losing just once.
Italy lost at home to Les Bleus in the final group game to finish behind France on goal difference.
