Overview
- Ignazio La Russa posted that he watched the Moldova match on a tablet at Naples airport, reaffirmed fans’ right to boo if nonviolent, and said he will attend Italy–Norway at San Siro.
- La Russa said he did not see the grave personal attacks Gennaro Gattuso described but called such behavior unacceptable and potentially subject to criminal complaints.
- Gattuso reiterated that some traveling supporters in Chișinău went beyond boos with death wishes and threats, adding that La Russa was not at the stadium and likely did not see the abuse live.
- Around 500 Italian fans were reported to have directed protests at the team after the 0–2 win in Moldova, fueling the public dispute over acceptable supporter conduct.
- Italy faces Norway tonight needing an implausible 9–0 win to avoid the World Cup playoffs, with reports of a reshaped lineup that excludes Calafiori and Tonali and could start Pio Esposito as staff try to lighten the mood.