Newly appointed Italian national soccer team head coach Rino Gattuso holds a press conference, in Rome, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Credit: AP “And not simply enthusiasm.

Gattuso’s first match as Italy coach will be at home to Estonia on Sept. 5. Israel is also in five-team Group I. Italy hosts Norway in the final round on Nov. 16.

His only goal in 73 appearances for Italy was a fierce 25-meter strike against England in a 1-0 win in November 2000. Gattuso’s only trophy as a coach was the Italian Cup with Napoli in 2010.

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Qualifying bonus While financial details were not announced, Gattuso was reportedly given only a one-year contract with Italy worth 800,000 euros (slightly under $1 million).

His only goal in 73 appearances for Italy was a fierce 25-meter strike against England in a 1-0 win in November 2000. Gattuso’s only trophy as a coach was the Italian Cup with Napoli in 2010.

Italian former player Gianluigi Buffon, left, talks to reporters during a press conference with newly appointed Italian national soccer team head coach Rino Gattuso, center, and Italian Soccer ...