Four Inter Milan stars were on the field last night as Italy pulled off a scrappy 2-0 win over Moldova in Luciano Spalletti’s farewell game.Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri

With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy beat Moldova 2-0 on Monday for its first points in the beleaguered national team’s attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Spalletti was informed ahead of the game in Reggio Emilia that he would be losing his job as Italy coach in the wake of the team’s 3-0 loss in Norway last week,

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

With Claudi Ranieri turning down the opportunity to be the new Italy boss, BBC Sport look at the challenges facing whoever succeeds Luciano Spalletti.

Claudio Ranieri has turned down the opportunity to succeed Luciano Spalletti as Italy head coach. Spalletti said on Sunday he had been sacked as head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup, after a 3-0 defeat to Norway on Friday — their first qualification match for the tournament.

Claudio Ranieri remains Italy’s top target to replace Luciano Spalletti as head coach despite him rejecting the first approach.