Spalletti insisted he wanted to “move forward” as national coach and that he had faith in his “project” after the defeat in Oslo.

Four-time FIFA World Cup winners Italy have failed to qualify for each of the last two editions of the tournament, while they have now lost successive qualifiers for the first time in their history

Italy national team head coach Luciano Spalletti and FIGC President Gabriele Gravina will sit down for an in-depth review after the next World Cup qualifier against Moldova, following a 3-0 thumping

The Azzurri don't have many alternatives: they will have to win and hope. Hope for a misstep by Haaland and company, and hope that our National team will quickly forget the setback and wake up. It's pointless to beat around the bush, because to qualify, you have to finish first in the group, and the 9-point gap from the top cannot leave you calm.

Inter created a 'dynasty in disguise' under Inzaghi after dominating Italian football but falling just short across competitions

Italy midfielder Jorginho has joined Brazilian side Flamengo ahead of this month's Club World Cup, following a mutual termination of his contract with Arsenal, both clubs said.

The Norwegians flattened the Italians 3-0 in Oslo to move closer to ending their near-three-decade wait for a return to the World Cup.