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Juventus coach Spalletti in mourning after mother dies at 93 Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is mourning the death of his mother Ilva, who he revealed had sewn an Italy flag that he took with him when coaching the Nazionale.
Ilva, who lived in their hometown near Empoli, was 93 years old.
Spalletti career influenced by his mother ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, and Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, hug prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Spalletti often referenced his mother throughout his career, both as a player and a coach, as she was a formative figure in his passion for the sport.
When he was first appointed the coach of the Italy squad in September 2023, he confessed that there was a very special memento from his…
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