Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, with the manager announcing the decision himself on Sunday, following their heavy loss to Norway, but he will take charge of Monday's game against Moldova.

Spalletti remarkably broke the news of his dismissal at a fiery press conference, which the 66-year-old later stormed out of, as Italy prepare to welcome Moldova in Reggia Emilia

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has said that Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova would be his last. Spalletti had come in for criticism after the Italian side lost 3-0 to Norway in their opening World Cup qualifying match last week.