World Soccer

LUCIANO SPALLETTI

hen Luciano Spalletti sits down to write his memoirs, if he ever does, the chances are that he will reserve a special chapter for the year 2023. For this was the year when the 64-year-old had a doubly important impact on the national game, first leading Napoli to a memorable third league title success and then concluding by guiding Italy to a desperately wanted, late qualification for Euro 2024.

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