Outgoing Italy manager Luciano Spalletti shed new light on his recent conflict with Inter Milan veteran Francesco Acerbi.During his final press conference as the Azzurri boss via FCInterNews, the

After Claudio Ranieri, Stefano Pioli has also rejected the chance to take over as Italy coach in the wake of Lucian Spalletti's sacking.

With Claudi Ranieri turning down the opportunity to be the new Italy boss, BBC Sport look at the challenges facing whoever succeeds Luciano Spalletti.

Here's everything to know about how to watch some of your favorite events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on NBC, Peacock and more.

Milan's La Scala announced in May that Chung will take the post when current director Riccardo Chailly's contract ends in late 2026. Chung is the first Asian and second non-Italian to hold the position, and, as La Scala put it in a statement, "one of the most beloved artists among the Milanese public."

Inter Milan has appointed Cristian Chivu as coach despite his relative inexperience and he will hope to be as successful as he was in his playing career with the Nerazzurri.

Sky Sport Italia reports ex-Italy star Gennaro Gattuso has become the leading candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti as the Azzurri head coach. Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Gattuso, a former Milan and Italy midfielder, is the FIGC’s new primary candidate to become the Azzurri head coach.

Milan and the ski resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy will be the main hosts of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The world's greatest athletes will soon be off to Italy.

Inter Milan have identified Giovanni Leoni as a main candidate to replace Francesco Acerbi and Yann Bisseck if they leave this summer.This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based