Italy's national soccer team coach Luciano Spalletti announced Sunday that he is being fired and will leave after Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The move comes two days after Italy lost 3-0 at Norway in its opening qualifier — already raising the prospect that the Azzurri could fail for the third consecutive time to qualify for the World Cup.

Luciano Spalletti said on Sunday he would leave his role as Italy's coach on Monday after the national soccer team plays against Moldova, following the shock loss against Norway, Italian media reported.

In his own press conference, Luciano Spalletti reveals he has been sacked as Italy's head coach after his side lost 3-0 to Norway in a World Cup qualifier on Friday. But he will still take charge of their game against Moldova on Monday.