• Luciano Spalletti has been sacked as Italy's national football coach.
• The decision follows a disappointing 3-0 loss to Norway in World Cup qualifiers.
• Spalletti will lead the team in a final match against Moldova after announcing his departure.
• Italy's performance in recent tournaments raised concerns leading to his dismissal.
• Stefano Pioli and Claudio Ranieri are mentioned as potential successors.

Luciano Spalletti has been officially sacked from his role as Italy's national football coach, following a heavy 3-0 defeat to Norway in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Spalletti made this announcement during a press conference on Sunday, clarifying that he would still manage Italy's subsequent match against Moldova on Monday, but it would be his last in charge. "Last night we were together with president (Gabriele) Gravina. He told me that I will be relieved of my position as coach of the national team," he stated, expressing his lack of desire to resign under the circumstances, according to channelnewsasia and Reuters.

Spalletti, who had taken over the national side in September 2023 after replacing Roberto Mancini, faced mounting pressure following Italy's dismal performance in their qualifying matches and at Euro 2024. Italy, the defending champions, struggled during the Euros and were eliminated in the last 16 by Switzerland, contributing to the growing scrutiny over his management. His side struggled consistently, starting the year with unsatisfactory results in the Nations League, which culminated in the defeat against Norway that triggered his dismissal according to BBC and channelnewsasia.

In his final match as coach, Spalletti's Italy managed to secure a 2-0 win against Moldova, with goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso. However, the performance remained unimpressive, reflecting the difficulties under Spalletti during his tenure. Criticism from fans continued as his future replacement is speculated, with names like Stefano Pioli and Claudio Ranieri emerging as frontrunners for the job, a situation that emphasizes the urgent need for change in Italy's football management, as shared by channelnewsasia and channelnewsasia.