Italy's national soccer team coach Luciano Spalletti announced Sunday that he is being fired and will leave after Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The move comes two days after Italy lost 3-0 at Norway in its opening qualifier — already raising the prospect that the Azzurri could fail for the third consecutive time to qualify for the World Cup.

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said on Sunday he has been sacked, days after a shock 3-0 defeat for the Azzurri in a World Cup qualifier in Norway which raised fears they could miss the finals a third straight time.

Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, the manager said on Sunday, following their heavy loss against Norway, but will take charge of Monday's game with Moldova.Spalletti made the announcement at a press conference after Norway stunned Italy with a 3-0 win on Friday,