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Italy’s national soccer team coach Luciano Spalletti has announced that he is being fired and will leave after Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova.

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 tournamentThe 66-year-old said he would still take charge of Monday's game against Moldova,