Juventus have appointed former Napoli and Italy boss Luciano Spalletti as their new head coach on a two-year deal running until 2026, Afrosport reports. The 66-year-old replaces Igor Tudor, who was dismissed earlier this week after just seven months in charge. Tudor’s exit followed a 1-0 defeat to Lazio that left the Bianconeri languishing in eighth place in Serie A. “We are delighted to welcome a...
Claudio Ranieri has rejected the opportunity to be the new manager of Italy after the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti on Monday, Afrosport reports. Spalletti was relieved of his duties after the 2-0 win over Moldova, though the motion was already set following the heavy 3-0 defeat by Norway last Friday. Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president, Gabriele Gravina, approached Ranieri to replace Spalletti, but the 73-year-old veteran...
Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that he will stay on as Italy head coach after the Azzurri were knocked out of the Euro 2024 championship by Switzerland. The round of 16 defeat cast a doubt over the former Napoli manager's future in leading the Azzurri who were defending champions heading into Germany. All that has now been put to bed as he aims to rejuvenate the squad....
Gianluigi Donnarumma has apologised to Italy fans following their 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the Euro 2024 round of 16 on Saturday. Goals in either half from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas brought an end to the Azzurri's hopes of defending the title they won at Wembley four years ago. The Italians were a shadow of themselves in Germany, and Donnarumma acknowledged the team took responsibility...
Luis de la Fuente and Luciano Spalletti both agreed that Spain were the superior side and they deserved to beat Italy at the 2024 European Championship on Thursday. A 55th-minute own goal by Riccardo Calafiori settled the Group B game at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen as Spain progressed to the round of 16. Meanwhile, defending champions Italy will need to avoid defeat in their final...
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