The Azzurri got off to about the worst possible start in their qualification campaign. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether a change of coach can really address all the issues they face.Maybe Francesco

Italy and CT Luciano Spalletti have hit crisis mode in defence ahead of June’s World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova, as Milan centre-back Matteo Gabbia has now come down with a calf issue in training.

First half goals from Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland were enough for Norway to inflict another defeat on Italy, who found themselves in a precarious position, in the European World

Dino Zoff in the National team has written memorable pages as a player and coach, well aware of the dynamics of the Azzurri group, capable of reacting in difficult moments by always giving their

CLAUDIO RANIERI plunged Italian FA chiefs into crisis when he rejected the chance to take over the national side. Former Chelsea and Leicester boss Ranieri, 73, had been lined up to replace

Coach Luciano Spalletti admitted Italy are going through a difficult patch after their humbling loss in Norway and said he would speak with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) about the situation.

Fabio Capello has launched a fiery attack on Italy’s national team after their shocking defeat to Norway, calling out players for their bad attitude.

They were dominated by Norway in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying defeat. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Coach Luciano Spalletti admitted Italy are going through a difficult patch after their humbling loss in Norway and said he would speak with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) about the situation.Italy have not reached a World Cup since 2014 — a painful drought for a nation that once stood proudly among football’s elite with four world titles to their name.