After a heavy loss against Norway... Spalletti sacked from coaching the Italian national team.

Luciano Spalletti, the coach of the Italian national football team, said today, Sunday, that he was fired from his position following a heavy loss against Norway but he will lead the team in the match against Moldova on Monday. The announcement came during a press conference after the 3-0 loss against Norway on Friday in the European World Cup qualifiers. He said, "Last night, I was with President Gabriele Gravina. He informed me that the federation will relieve me of my position as the national team coach." He added, "I did not intend to give up. I wanted to continue in my place and carry on with my duties. I will be present tomorrow evening against Moldova, then we will terminate the contract."