Luciano Spalletti

Spalletti begins Juve tenure with win at Cremonese but Napoli held

Luciano Spalletti got off to a winning start in charge of Juventus on Saturday as his new team beat Cremonese and their goalscorer Jamie Vardy 2-1.

Spalletti takes Juventus reins with eyes on title race

Luciano Spalletti believes Juventus can still mount a Serie A title challenge despite sitting seventh in the standings, as the former Italy boss explained on Friday why he accepted a short-term deal to rescue the struggling side.

Juventus appoint former Italy manager Spalletti as head coach

Juventus have appointed former Italy manager Luciano Spalletti as head coach until the end of the season, the Serie A club said on Thursday, following the sacking of Igor Tudor.

Juventus pick Spalletti as new coach, media say

 Juventus have chosen Luciano Spalletti as their new head coach, Italian newspapers reported on Wednesday, adding that the official announcement is expected late in the day or on Thursday.

Spalletti to remain Italy coach despite Euro 2024 humbling

Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri's humbling elimination from Euro 2024, the country's football chief said on Sunday.

Moment of truth for revamped Italy

Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on Saturday as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world's most important football nations.

Italy must aspire for Euro 2024 success, says Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti has said that his side must "aspire" to retain their European Championship crown, even if it seems a longshot.

Pellegrini, Barella give Italy 2-0 win over Ecuador

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti made 11 changes to the lineup from Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezuela, which was the first of the two matches on the U.S tour, giving more players a chance to prove themselves before the Euro 2024 finals in Germany.

Spalletti in 'heaven' after Frattesi double gives Italy Euro boost

Italy occupy the second of two automatic qualifying places in Group C after Spalletti's first win on his home debut, which came thanks to two strikes in the first half-an-hour at the San Siro from Inter Milan midfielder Frattesi.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Italy must aspire for Euro 2024 success, says Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti has said that his side must "aspire" to retain their European Championship crown, even if it seems a longshot.

March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024

Pellegrini, Barella give Italy 2-0 win over Ecuador

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti made 11 changes to the lineup from Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezuela, which was the first of the two matches on the U.S tour, giving more players a chance to prove themselves before the Euro 2024 finals in Germany.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Spalletti in 'heaven' after Frattesi double gives Italy Euro boost

Italy occupy the second of two automatic qualifying places in Group C after Spalletti's first win on his home debut, which came thanks to two strikes in the first half-an-hour at the San Siro from Inter Milan midfielder Frattesi.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Italy face WC demons in Spalletti's debut

Luciano Spalletti leads Italy into a symbolic debut on Saturday as the Azzurri travel to North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying, a chance to exorcise the ghosts of World Cup disaster.

August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023

Spalletti agrees to take over Italy job: press

The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Spalletti to leave Napoli, ADL confirms

Spalletti has just led Napoli to the Serie A title for the first time since 1990 but there has been speculation about whether he would stay on.

April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023

Spalletti urges calm as Napoli ready for title party

Giacomo Raspadori smashed in the stoppage time decider to claim a huge win at Juve which pushed Napoli 17 points clear at the top of the table, sweeping aside disappointment at being knocked out of the Champions League by AC Milan midweek.

January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023

Spalletti urges Napoli to seize 'unprecedented' Scudetto chance after reaching 50 points

Napoli must seize their "unprecedented opportunity" to win the Scudetto after reaching 50 points at the halfway mark of the Serie A season by beating Salernitana, said Luciano Spalletti.

June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017

Spalletti to coach Inter as Fiorentina gets Pioli

Former Roma coach Luciano Spalletti says he has agreed to take over at Inter Milan as he flew to China to meet the Serie A club's owners ahead of his imminent appointment.