Italy's national football team, led by manager Luciano Spalletti, has been eliminated from Euro 2024 following a defeat to Switzerland, marking a title defence disaster for the holders. The loss has resulted in significant backlash from the Italian media and has put Spalletti's reputation under scrutiny. Despite the defeat, Italy has confirmed that Spalletti will remain as the team's manager. Spalletti has acknowledged his responsibility for the team's performance but also pointed to mitigating circumstances and external factors, including a controversial blame on Inter Milan.
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