Overview

• Italy dismissed coach Luciano Spalletti after a 0-3 loss to Norway left the Azzurri facing the prospect of a third consecutive missed World Cup.
• Poland captain Robert Lewandowski announced a provisional retirement from international duty in protest of coach Michal Probierz’s continued tenure.
• Germany finished fourth in the Nations League Final Four following back-to-back defeats by Portugal and France, exposing weaknesses beyond its starting XI.
• Julian Nagelsmann remains optimistic about Germany’s World Cup qualifying campaign despite acknowledging concerns over squad depth and international-class experience.
• Italy’s federation has begun a search for Spalletti’s successor, with former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri emerging as a leading candidate.