Luciano Spalletti leads Italy
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Italy claimed a 2-0 win over Moldova in Luciano Spalletti's final game as the men's national team coach. Spalletti said at a news conference on Sunday that Monday's World Cup qualifier would be his last match in charge.
Luciano Spalletti held his final press conference as Italy coach, admitting the media was ‘too kind’ and that he wishes his successor well, but also sees systemic problems. ‘I left the
Coach Luciano Spalletti admitted Italy are going through a difficult patch after their humbling loss in Norway and said he would speak with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) about the situation.Italy have not reached a World Cup since 2014 — a painful drought for a nation that once stood proudly among football’s elite with four world titles to their name.