Italy’s national soccer team coach Luciano Spalletti has announced that he is being fired and will leave after Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova.

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.

Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, the manager said on Sunday, following their heavy loss against Norway.