World Cup qualifiers: Spalletti exits with flat Italy victory, Haaland gives Norway boost
Briefly

Luciano Spalletti's final match as Italy's coach ended in a lackluster victory against Moldova, following a troubling loss to Norway. While he clinched a win, Spalletti expressed disappointment in the team's performance and recognized that he is not leaving a strong foundation for his successor. Despite announcing his dismissal, he reflected on his tenure, acknowledging mistakes and the need for solutions. The national team is set to find a new coach, with Ranieri reportedly a frontrunner, while Spalletti hopes for better outcomes for the federation moving forward.
I'm disappointed with the result. I don't give back to those who come after me a great national team, because we didn't play a great match tonight either.
If you agree to coach the national team like I did, then you have to find the solution. You can't hide behind the fact that you have few players, you start to find alibis.
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