Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said on Sunday he has been sacked, days after a shock 3-0 defeat for the Azzurri in a World Cup qualifier in Norway which raised fears they could miss the finals a third straight time.

Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, the manager said on Sunday, following their heavy loss against Norway, but will take charge of Monday's game with Moldova.Spalletti made the announcement at a press conference after Norway stunned Italy with a 3-0 win on Friday,

Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, the manager said Sunday, following their heavy loss against Norway.