Luciano Spalletti has announced his own sacking as Italy’s head coach at a news conference on Sunday after his side lost 3-0 to Norway in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.
Italy conceded three first-half goals in Oslo to fall to defeat in their opening qualifier for the 2026 tournament
The 66-year-old said he would still take charge of Monday’s game against Moldova, but it will be his last with the national team.
“I had no intention of giving up. I would have preferred to stay in my place and continue doing my job. I’ll be there tomorrow evening against Moldova, then we’ll resolve the contract”.
Spalletti, who has managed Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma in Serie A, has taken charge of 23 matches as Azzurri head coach and won just 11.
Italy are in Group I of Uefa World Cup qualifying alongside Norway, Moldova, Estonia and Israel.
“I’ll be there tomorrow night against Moldova”, added Spalletti. “These are the results under my management and I have to take responsibility.
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Source: BBC
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