Gianluca Vialli told Roberto Mancini Italy must triumph at the 2026 World Cup the last twice the two great friends were together. Former Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea striker Vialli died aged 58 last Friday, having been re-diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021. Vialli served as head of delegation for the Azzurri until last month, working […]
Federico Chiesa dedicated Juventus’ late victory over Udinese to Gianluca Vialli following the legendary former Bianconeri striker’s death at the age of 58. Vialli, who also played for Cremonese, Sampdoria and Chelsea, passed away in London on Friday. He was originally diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 and, after announcing he had been given the […]
Antonio Conte has joined those paying tribute to Gianluca Vialli with a heartfelt social media post, describing his former Juventus team-mate as a “lion” and “an inspiration”. Vialli’s passing at the age of 58 was confirmed on Friday, with the former striker having been re-diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021 after being given the all-clear […]
Gianfranco Zola joined a cast of Italy greats in paying tribute to Gianluca Vialli, after the former Juventus and Chelsea striker died at the age of 58. As well as being team-mates with Italy and Chelsea, Zola and Vialli were also rivals on the pitch for a large part of their careers, with Zola a […]
Gianluca Vialli has been remembered as a “legend” with “adorable swashbuckling ways” and a “gorgeous soul” after he died at the age of 58. Former Italy, Cremonese, Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea striker Vialli passed away on Friday. He was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 and was re-diagnosed with the disease in 2021, having […]
Gianluca Vialli has been urged to “stay strong and keep fighting” in his cancer battle after it emerged the Serie A great is being treated in hospital. The 58-year-old former Italy striker has been visited at a London clinic by his mother and a brother, the Italian news agency ANSA reported. Concern in Italy about […]
Gianluca Vialli will temporarily step away from his role as delegation chief for the Italian national team to focus on his battle with pancreatic cancer. Vialli announced he had undergone radiotherapy and chemotherapy in November 2018, having been diagnosed with the disease one year earlier. The former Chelsea and Juventus forward was initially given the […]