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.

Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, with the manager announcing the decision himself on Sunday, following their heavy loss to Norway, but he will take charge of Monday's game against Moldova.

Spalletti revealed his contract had been terminated in a press conference on Sunday ahead of Monday’s World Cup qualifier with Moldova. The decision followed a dreadful start to qualifying for the Azzurri, who were hammered 3-0 by Norway on Friday, leaving them nine points shy of the Group I leaders, who have played two games more.