European football national teams see major developments: Italy eyes new coach, Spain celebrates World Cup win

Former World Cup winner Marco Tardelli said Italy should appoint Silvio Baldini as national team coach, citing the Spanish model of Luis de la Fuente. He criticized the current setup, saying the team has become a business detached from clubs and foreign owners, and noted Pep Guardiola’s refusal to take the role.

Spain captured its second FIFA World Cup, boosting its global profile. The Spanish federation (RFEF) reported a surge in social‑media follow‑up, with millions of new followers and billions of views across platforms. It announced a four‑part docuseries on Prime Video about the triumph, set for release in December and slated for distribution in over 200 countries.