Soccer-Clescenco steps down after Moldova’s record defeat to Norway

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group I - Italy v Moldova - Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia, Italy - June 9, 2025 Moldova coach Serghei Clescenco REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo

(Reuters) -Serghei Clescenco has resigned as Moldova's head coach following his side’s record 11-1 defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier earlier this week, the country’s football federation (FMF) said on Thursday.

The loss marked Moldova’s heaviest ever defeat, leaving them bottom of Group I with zero points from five matches and a goal difference of minus 22.