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,

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.

In his own press conference, Luciano Spalletti reveals he has been sacked as Italy's head coach after his side lost 3-0 to Norway in a World Cup qualifier on Friday. But he will still take charge of their game against Moldova on Monday.