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'I would break everything' - Fabio Capello rages at Riccardo Calafiori, Francesco Acerbi and Italy squad for humiliating loss to Norway as former manager names Claudio Ranieri the 'right' man to replace Luciano Spalletti

<p>Italy suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Norway, sparking an explosive reaction from former manager Capello. Speaking on <em>Radio Anch’io</em>, Capello tore into the national team setup, accusing several players of lacking commitment and faking injuries to avoid call-ups.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He singled out Calafiori, Acerbi, and others for their attitude, claiming their actions show “no love for the blue shirt.” This latest crisis adds to a growing list of issues for the Azzurri. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/italy-luciano-spalletti-national-team-boss-defeat-norway/bltc2854a36db78cf40" target="_blank">With Spalletti dismissed following Italy’s loss to Norway</a>, a dip in form, and growing reports of a divided dressing room, the national team finds itself in turmoil. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The former AC Milan manager didn’t hold back in his scathing assessment of Italy’s national team. He said: “I was ashamed. Players didn’t want to come. That’s something I never thought possible,” expressing disbelief over the lack of commitment.</p><p>He specifically called out Calafiori and Acerbi, accusing them of faking injuries to dodge national duty, saying, “They claimed injury but were playing a week earlier. That’s betrayal.”</p><p>Capello endorsed Ranieri as the man to lead the revival: “He’s the right name. He’s experienced, knows the players, and can spark a turnaround.”</p>

WHAT CAPELLO SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/italy-hire-claudio-ranieri-coach-chelsea-leicester-boss-rejecting-offer-stefano-pioli-alternative/blt659b03a38490a296" target="_blank">Former Roma manager Ranieri is now being championed as a calm, experienced figure who can restore order and unity</a>. Whether the Italian Football Association acts quickly or waits for another collapse will shape the future of the Azzurri heading into their next campaign.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'I would break everything' - Fabio Capello rages at Riccardo Calafiori, Francesco Acerbi and Italy squad for humiliating loss to Norway as former manager names Claudio Ranieri the 'right' man to replace Luciano Spalletti | Goal.com

Fabio Capello has launched a fiery attack on Italy’s national team after their shocking defeat to Norway, calling out players for their bad attitude.

&apos;I would break everything&apos; - Fabio Capello rages at Riccardo Calafiori, Francesco Acerbi and Italy squad for humiliating loss to Norway as former manager names Claudio Ranieri the &apos;right&apos; man to replace Luciano Spalletti