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Gianluca Vialli has lost the fight against cancer.
Gianluca Vialli († 58) is dead. This is reported by various media, including the Italian “Gazzetta dello Sport”. Most recently, the former professional fought a pancreatic tumor in a London hospital.
Vialli is considered one of the best Italian strikers in history. During his career he played for Cremonese, Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea. He won the Champions League, the Uefa Cup and the Cup Winners’ Cup. In 59 games he has scored 16 goals for the Italian national team.
Vialli was also successful as a coach. Between 1998 and 2000 he won the European Cup Winners’ Cup, the English Cup and the League Cup with Chelsea. Most recently and until December 2022 he worked as a team coordinator for the Italian national team. (mum)