Gianluca Vialli, a former Italy striker who helped Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies earlier than turning into player-manager at Chelsea, died aged 58 on January 6 in London.
Vialli introduced in 2018 he had overcome a year-long battle with pancreatic most cancers however then stated in December 2021 that the illness had returned.
With his situation worsening, Vialli introduced in he was quickly stepping down from his function because the delegation chief for Italy’s nationwide staff.
Federation president Gabriele Gravina stated he was “deeply saddened” and famous that Vialli’s sporting success was matched by his “extraordinary human qualities.”
Players, officers and followers held a minutes applause in his reminiscence previous to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 8 in Manchester, England.
