Overview

• Luciano Spalletti publicly announced his dismissal after Italy’s 0-3 loss to Norway and will lead the team one last time against Moldova on June 9.
• Stefano Pioli is favoured by bookmakers but remains under contract with Al-Nassr until July, delaying his potential start as Italy coach.
• Claudio Ranieri’s new consultancy role at Roma has complicated talks, with the FIGC seeking terms that would allow him to hold dual responsibilities.
• Federation communication has been criticised for its abrupt timing, and broader concerns persist over player performance and youth development in Italian football.
• President Gabriele Gravina faces calls to speed up the appointment so the new manager has adequate time to prepare the squad for the upcoming qualifiers.