Gennaro Gattuso takes over as Italy football coach


Gennaro Gattuso will be Italy's new football coach. – AFP

ROME, Italy (AFP): Gennaro Gattuso has been named Italy's new football coach on Sunday (June 15) and will be tasked with helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti.

The 47-year-old was part of the 2006 World Cup-winning side and won 73 caps for the national team as a player.

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