Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed head coach of the Italian national team, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Sunday. The former midfielder, who was part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad, replaces Luciano Spalletti and is charged with guiding the Azzurri to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/15/gattuso-named-new-italy-coach-after-spalletti-sacking/