Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni snubbed a referendum on easing citizenship laws but has emerged stronger from the vote as the leftist opposition failed to mobilise mass opposition to her right-wing government after nearly three years in power.

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"It has been a big defeat for the left, that strengthens the government," said Antonio Tajani, the deputy prime minister and leader of Forza Italia party, one of the coalition parties.

Ranieri said on Tuesday he declined to lead Italy’s already troubled bid to qualify for its first World Cup since 2014.

Luciano Spalletti took charge of Italy one last time on Monday, and while his side sent him off with a win, the sacked manager accepted that he isn't leaving the team in a great place for his replacement and has failed to improve them.

Injuries continued to affect choices, so Luca Ranieri got his senior debut, with Andrea Cambiaso, Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi and Samuele Ricci stepping in.

Italy claimed a 2-0 win over Moldova in Luciano Spalletti's final game as the men's national team coach. Spalletti said at a news conference on Sunday that Monday's World Cup qualifier would be his last match in charge.

Italy needed to win and to score as much as they could to reduce their goal difference versus Norway.