Luciano Spalletti has officially been dismissed as Italy's national football coach following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Norway, which initiated a troubling World Cup qualifying campaign for the team. Although he is set to lead the upcoming game against Moldova, he revealed his dismissal came after discussions with the Italian football federation president. Having taken over the coaching position in September 2023, Spalletti's brief tenure included leading Italy to Euro 2024, but poor performances there added to the pressure that ultimately led to his exit after less than two years.
Spalletti's unexpected dismissal follows a heavy 3-0 loss to Norway, symbolizing a disastrous start to Italy's World Cup qualifying campaign, despite a prior successful Nations League.
Despite briefly enjoying success, Spalletti's tenure has ended amid criticism over Italy's poor performance in the Euro 2024, culminating in a disappointing qualification phase.
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