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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Luciano Spalletti Sacked as Italy Coach After Humiliating Loss to Norway
Caption: Luciano Spalletti Sacked as Italy Coach After Humiliating Loss to Norway. Luciano Spalletti has confirmed he will be dismissed as Italy’s head coach following a 3-0 defeat to Norway, but will still lead the team against Moldova on Monday. At a press conference, Spalletti revealed FIGC president Gabriele Gravina informed him of the decision: “I had no intention of giving up… I would have preferred to stay”. Spalletti’s tenure lasted less than two years, having taken over in September 2023 from Roberto Mancini. Italy’s underwhelming Euro 2024 campaign, ending with a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the last 16, had already put Spalletti under intense scrutiny. Despite a strong Nations League showing, including a 3-1 win over France, Italy missed out on the semi-finals after a dramatic draw with Germany. The crushing loss to Norway has placed Italy’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes in jeopardy, prompting the FIGC to act swiftly. Overcome with emotion, Spalletti left the press room in tears after expressing his belief in the squad and his love for the national team. Italian media suggest Stefano Pioli and Claudio Ranieri are potential candidates to replace Spalletti as Italy looks to reset before it's too late. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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