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Spalletti Condolences to Gattuso After Italy Exit

Luciano Spalletti, former Italy coach, sent his sympathies to Gennaro Gattuso following the national team’s defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup play‑off.

Spalletti said, "I put myself in his shoes; my first thoughts went to him," after Gattuso stepped down following Italy’s 2‑0 loss. He praised Gattuso’s passion and potential to become a top coach, while reflecting on the heavy burden of national team duties.