Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Gattuso Named Italy Coach After Spalletti Sacking, World Cup Hopes
Italy has a new coach for their national soccer team, Gennaro Gattuso, because the old coach, Luciano Spalletti, was fired after a bad loss.
The team is trying to make it to the next big soccer tournament, the World Cup.
Gattuso used to play for Italy and has coached other important teams like AC Milan and Napoli.
The head of Italy's soccer is hopeful that Gattuso can bring the team back to the World Cup after missing the last two.
They need to finish in the top two of their group to qualify.
Gennaro Gattuso appointed as new coach of Italy's national football team.
Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked after a 3-0 loss to Norway.
Italy is seeking to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gattuso previously coached AC Milan and Napoli, winning Coppa Italia with Napoli.
FIGC President Gravina views Gattuso as a symbol of Italian football.
- Who
- Gennaro Gattuso, Luciano Spalletti, and FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.
- What
- Gennaro Gattuso appointed as coach of Italy's national football team.
- When
- Gattuso was appointed after Spalletti was sacked following a loss to Norway.
- Where
- Italy
- Why
- To improve the team's performance and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- New Coach
- Gennaro Gattuso
- Replaces
- Luciano Spalletti
- Previous Loss
- 3-0 to Norway
- Objective
- Qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Previous Coaching
- AC Milan, Napoli
- FIGC President
- Gabriele Gravina
Sources
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