Luciano Spalletti has left his role as the head coach of Italy following the disappointing 3-0 defeat against Norway in their opening World Cup qualifying game.
Spalletti confirmed the news conference on Sunday, June 8 2025 ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The result of the opening game against Norway did not sit well with the top hierarchy of the Italian FA.
This result means that it is very unlikely that Italy will finish top of their group, causing them to go through a probable playoff to avoid missing a third straight World Cup.
Spalleti said,
“Last night we were together with president [Gabriele] Gravina. He told me that I would be relieved of my position as coach of 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 will be there [on Monday] evening against Moldova, then we’ll resolve the contract.”
Spalletti was appointed as Italy manager in August 2023 following the resignation of Euro 2020-winning manager Roberto Mancini. There were high expectations for Spalletti as he was coming off the back to leading Napoli to a first Scudetto in 33 years in the 2022-23 season.
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