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Fenerbahce President Ali Koc confirmed Luciano Spalletti was their ‘first choice’ and turned them down, explaining also why he sacked Jose Mourinho. The Turkish team is without a tactician right now after sacking former Inter and Roma boss Mourinho, a costly operation to terminate the contract.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Football Italia / September 5

Report Spalletti and Postecoglou withdraw from Fenerbahce job contention

Former Italy coach Luciano Spalletti and ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou have reportedly withdrawn as options for Fenerbahce. The pair were considered among the hot favourites to replace Jose Mourinho, who parted company with the Turkish team on August 29.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 4

Barella: ‘Many things didn’t work for Italy, we need to find ourselves’

Nicolò Barella admits ‘many things didn’t work’ under Roberto Mancini and Luciano Spalletti, but he hopes Italy can ‘find ourselves again’ with Gennaro Gattuso.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / September 3

Donnarumma explains what Italy lacked vs. Norway in crucial World Cup qualifiers

Italy captain Gigio Donnarumma says the Azzurri ‘didn’t have the strength to react’ in a World Cup qualifying game against Norway in June, which led to Luciano Spalletti’s dismissal.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / September 3

Ex-Italy head coach Spalletti on Fenerbahce list of Mourinho replacements

Former Italy national team head coach Luciano Spalletti is on the shortlist of potential replacements for Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce according to recent

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 12

Ex Italy Coach Heaps Praise On Inter Milan Prodigious Striker: 'Gives Me Hope For The Future'

Former Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has spoken highly of Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito. During an interview with RAI 2 via FCInterNews, Spalletti waxed lyrical about the prodigious center-forward.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 25

Spalletti: Italy sacking ‘robs me of sleep, the scar is painful’

Former Italy national team head coach Luciano Spalletti says that thinking about his sacking from his position as CT ‘robs me of sleep’ and that ‘the scar

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 21

Spalletti ‘the best coach’ I’ve had, says Liverpool star Salah

Mohamed Salah says ex-Roma and Italy boss Luciano Spalletti is the ‘best coach’ he’s ever had: ‘I improved so much with him.’ Liverpool star Salah says ex-Italy CT Spalletti was “the best” coach he’s had in his career.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 17

Castan: ‘Roma hid brain tumour diagnosis from me’

Leandro Castan claims Roma kept his brain tumour diagnosis from him, so he learned it from social media, then Luciano Spalletti humiliated him on his return to football.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / June 20

Report Buffon didn’t want Mourinho as Italy coach

According to La Repubblica, José Mourinho was a genuine candidate to become the new Italy coach, with the Azzurri’s technical sponsor ready to cover part of his salary, but Delegation Chief Gigi Buffon opposed his appointment.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / June 19

Gattuso brings first Italy change after Spalletti

Gennaro Gattuso stated in his first press conference as Italy’s coach that the players called up should remain at Coverciano, even with minor injuries, adopting a different approach than his predecessor, Luciano Spalletti.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 18

Ex-Milan coach Conceiçao linked with Al-Nassr after Spalletti refusal

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that ex-Milan coach Sergio Conceiçao is the leading candidate to take over at Al-Nassr after Luciano Spalletti rejected an €18m-a-year contract offer.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / June 14

Mancini: ‘Ranieri reassuring for Roma, no personal battle with Spalletti’

Gianluca Mancini feels Roma are on the right track with Claudio Ranieri backing Gian Piero Gasperini, but denies Luciano Spalletti ignored him for Italy over ‘personal matters.’ The Giallorossi have qualified for the Europa League after a fifth-place finish in Serie A, though for a while on the final day of the season they were in fourth.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / June 13

Spalletti offered 18m salary by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr

Luciano Spalletti was fired by Italy, but might not be out of work for long, because he has received a huge €18m per season offer from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, where he’d replace Stefano Pioli.

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Juventus could have two legends as a part of the next Italy coaching staff

Italy is now searching for a new manager after Luciano Spalletti was forced to leave his role following a poor run of results. The Azzurri have failed to qualify for the last two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and there are real concerns they may also miss out on the 2026 competition.

Empoli News / Football Italia / June 13

Vicario: ‘Grateful’ to Spalletti, Europa Leauge ‘epic’ for Tottenham

Italy international Guglielmo Vicario insists he’ll always be grateful to ex-Italy coach Luciano Spalletti: ‘He was our leader, in good and bad times.’ Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario discussed Spalletti’s Italy exit in an interview with La Repubblica.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 12

Your Say: Should Italy bring back Mancini as head coach?

Roberto Mancini, who controversially stepped down as Italy’s national team coach in 2023, regrets that decision and would like to return to replace Luciano Spalletti.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / June 12

Report Spalletti is Al-Nassr main option to replace Pioli

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that former Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has become the leading candidate to replace Stefano Pioli at Al-Nassr. Former Italy coach Spalletti is Al-Nassr’s preferred option for the 2025-26 season, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 12

Mancini wants to be Italy coach again: ‘I made a wrong choice’

Former Italy boss Roberto Mancini admits he’s open to coaching the Azzurri again after Luciano Spalletti’s dismissal: ‘Sometimes, wrong decisions are made.’ Mancini stepped down as the Nazionale coach in September 2023, becoming the coach of the Saudi Arabia national team only a few weeks later.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / June 11

Gravina: ‘Italy will take all the time available’ to choose new coach

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina insists they will ‘take all the time available’ to make a decision on the next Italy coach after sacking Luciano Spalletti.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 11

Football Italia writers pick ideal Italy XI: choose yours’

With Italy still searching for a new head coach to replace Luciano Spalletti, Football Italia writers have put together their ideal Azzurri XI, and we ask our readers to do the same!

Atalanta News / Football Italia / June 10

Ranieri’s four-word message to decline Italy offer

Claudio Ranieri reportedly informed FIGC President Gabriele Gravina last night that he didn’t feel comfortable accepting the Italy offer despite the details agreed with the Federation and Roma.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / June 10

Mancini and 2006 Italy World Cup winners emerge to replace Spalletti

Stefano Pioli isn’t the only candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti as the Italy national team coach after Claudio Ranieri’s refusal. According to Gazzetta, ex-Azzurri boss Roberto Mancini is a ‘strong’ option, but 2006 World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro, Daniele De Rossi and Gennaro Gattuso also remain in the frame.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / June 9

Report: Juventus will consider Luciano Spalletti after Italy sacking

A report in the Italian media claims Luciano Spalletti could soon emerge as a potential candidate to take over Juventus next season. The 66-year-old has been in charge of the Italian national team since 2023.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 8

Spalletti Announces He Will Leave Italy Job in Emotional Press Conference

Luciano Spalletti will no longer be Italy’s coach after tomorrow’s World Cup Qualifiers game against Moldova. He announced it himself during today’s press conference ahead of the match, highlighting that he was relieved of his duties by the Italian Football Association (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / May 6

Spalletti Keeping Holding a Grudge Toward De Laurentiis

Luciano Spalletti and Aurelio De Laurentiis continue to be at odds following the coach’s sudden exit after winning the Scudetto two years ago. The two haven’t mended fences, as the Italy boss stated in an interview to Rai Uno (via Ansa).