Italy’s Shocking Dismissal of Coach Luciano Spalletti After Heavy Defeat
In a stunning turn of events, Italy’s national football team has parted ways with coach Luciano Spalletti following a disheartening 3-0 loss to Norway in their World Cup qualifying opener. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) made the decision in light of the team’s disappointing performance, especially after a lackluster Euro 2024 campaign. As Italy gears up for the 2026 world Cup, this early setback has left fans and officials alike reeling.
Spalletti himself confirmed the news, revealing that FIGC president Gabriele Gravina informed him of the decision during a meeting. Despite his desire to continue in the role, the federation felt a change was necesary. Spalletti took over the reins in September 2023, succeeding Roberto Mancini, but under his leadership, Italy has struggled, failing to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and not meeting expectations in the recent Euro tournament. The loss to Norway has raised fresh concerns about Italy’s chances of qualifying for the upcoming World Cup, prompting the federation to act decisively. Interestingly,Spalletti will still lead the team in their next qualifying match against Moldova,hoping to inspire a final push for the squad.
