The former footballer of Sampdoria and Juventus then of Chelsea of which he was also a coach who died of the consequences of pancreatic cancer, was 58 years old
• Gianluca Vialli passed away today at the age of 58 due to the consequences of pancreatic cancer
• Vialli on TV talks about the disease VIDEO
• Italy-Austria the embrace between Vialli and Mancini VIDEO
• Vialli, the disease and the strength of the example of Aldo Cazzullo
12:23 – Del Piero: You will be my captain forever
Our captain, my captain. All time. Hi Luca. Alex DelPiero Gianluca Vialli recalls this, with a post on social media and a photo that portrays them in a moment of exultation on the pitch at the time of Juve.
12:22 – Domenicali: We have lost an incredible man
We have lost an incredible man with the passing of Gianluca Vialli. He was an extraordinary talent: kind, thoughtful and generous with a love for life. He was a friend and I will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time. Cos Stefano Domenicalipresident of F1, recalls Gianluca Vialli on Twitter.
12:15 – Garrone: A true friend has gone away
A true friend is gone. Too soon. I even thought he could manage to accompany his unwanted guest to the door, as he used to define his illness, with his kind, ironic manners and with the indispensable strength of the affections and passions that have always inspired him. Luca? a point of reference and a great example of tenacity, determination and style. Cos the former president of Sampdoria Edoardo Garrone recalls Vialli.
12:11 – Zoff: A decent person, a decent man
A decent person, a decent man. I didn’t have a direct relationship as a teammate but he was a pleasant person in all respects, as a footballer he was always great. It is a great loss and regret. This is the memory of Dino Zoff first champion and then coach of the Italian national team and historic Juventus goalkeeper.
12:09 – Tardelli: You will always remain in my thoughts and in my heart
Hi Luca you will always be in my thoughts and in my heart as a great and magnificent fighter… First on the football fields and then in the battle of life! Your European cup is the victory of courage and resilience. Rest in peace friend and shining example. So on Twitter the world champion Marco Tardelli recalls Gianluca Vialli.
12:07 – Allegri: Gianluca an example to follow
Gianluca has represented so much as a player and as a man, an example to follow. We will certainly miss all of us, said the Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri recalling it at the press conference.
12:04 – Fedez: Gianluca you have given me so much
The memory of the singer is particularly touching Fedez who lived an experience similar to that of Vialli, although so far with a more fortunate outcome. We have never met in person – Fedez recalls in a story on Instagram – but you have given me so much. I cried with you on the phone, even though I’ve never seen you in person. Fedez says that Vialli had shown him great closeness and at all during his illness, and that an acquaintance had arisen, even if only virtual. We had planned to meet to take pictures together showing each other’s scars, but unfortunately it was not possible.
12:02 – Ancelotti: Hello, my friend
Hi my friend. RIP Gianluca Vialli. The current Real Madrid coach writes it on Twitter, Charles Ancelottione of the greatest coaches in the history of football.
11:59 am – Cabrini: He has stopped suffering
There is little to say, just pray for Luca, he has stopped suffering. Luca was a decent boy, who came from the Cremona area, and anyone who knows what that means knows what I mean right now. These are the words of Antonio Cabriniformer champion of Juventus and the national team who was a close friend of Vialli.
11:57 am – Panatta: He always had a smile
A man of great intelligence, always with a smile, great irony, with a great sense of humour. As Adriano Panatta recalls Gianluca Vialli. Of him – continues the former tennis player – I will always remember that wonderful embrace with Roberto Mancini, on the Wembly field, on the evening of the blue victory at the European Championship. Thats the best way.
11:50 – Casini (League A): He left us a life lesson
With deep sorrow and emotion, Lega Serie A clings to the family of Gianluca Vialli, the undisputed protagonist of Italian and world football. Cos the president of Lega Serie A Lorenzo Casini recalls Gianluca Vialli. Gianluca fought strenuously, leaving us an unforgettable life lesson, and we will always remember him as a man who faced a terrible disease head on. He, like Sinisa, bravely walked a difficult path, setting an example that was of great help to all. They were champions on and off the field.
11:41 am – Tajani: Hi Gianluca, rest in peace
Captain of my Juventus champion of Europe. Hi Gianluca, rest in peace. So did the foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Twitter, commenting on the disappearance of Gianluca Vialli.
11:33 am – Inter: Champion and noble opponent
A champion in the field and in life: Vialli was a noble opponent and an example of courage. Our condolences go to Gianluca’s family and friends. This is how Inter recalled Gianluca Vialli on Twitter.
11:32 am – Adolfo Urso: Champion in sport and in life
A great champion in sport and in life. Goodbye Gianluca and thank you! #GianlucaVialli: he writes it on Twitter Adolfo UrsoMinister of Enterprise and Made in Italy.
11:29 am – The memory of Juventus
Hello Gianluca Vialli. So on social channels there Juventus recalls Gianluca Vialli, who passed away today at the age of 58, and by publishing the photo of the 1996 Champions League victory.
11.27 am – Chelsea: You will be missed by many, you are a footballing legend
You will be missed by many. A legend for us and for all of football. Rest in peace, Gianluca Vialli. So Chelsea remembers him. The former footballer played in the English team in the last years of his career and also coached it. In fact, Chelsea publishes a nice photo of him with the team shirt.
11:25 am – La Russa: Vialli was an unforgettable n.9
Smiles, joys and many goals, this was and remains for all of us Gianluca Vialli. An unforgettable number 9. Hello champion. So the president of the Senate, Ignatius LaRussa.
11:23 am – Attilio Fontana: Great footballer, great man
A great footballer. A very great man. With immense dignity. This is what the president of the Lombardy Region recalls Attilio Fontana.
11:21 am – Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister: Vialli, the Lion King on the field for life
We won’t forget your goals, your legendary bicycle kicks, the joy and emotion you gave the whole nation in that embrace with Mancini after the European Championship victory. But we will not forget above all the man. To God Gianluca Vialli, the Lion King on the field and in life. The President of the Council of Ministers writes it on social networks, Giorgia Meloni.
11:18 – Giuseppe Conte: He leaves us unforgettable sporting exploits and joys
The message of condolence from the leader of the M5S also arrived on Facebook Joseph Conte: “You don’t have to put on airs, you have to listen more and talk less, improve every day, you have to help others. In my opinion this is a bit the secret of happiness”. With these words Gianluca Vialli faced the toughest months of his life, challenging the disease like his opponents on the field, with strength, tenacity, passion. He leaves us unforgettable sporting prowess and joys, he leaves us a great example off the pitch. Hello Gianluca
11:13 am – Sampdoria’s broken heart
Hi Luca, with a photo with the Sampdoria shirt and the broken heart emoticon. It is the salute to Gianluca Vialli of the Ligurian team with which he won the scudetto in the ’90-’91 championship.
11:10 – Gravina: Wonderful person, leaves an unfillable void
I am deeply saddened. I hoped until the end that he would be able to perform another miracle, yet I am comforted by the certainty that what he did for Italian football and the blue shirt will never be forgotten. Without beating about the bush: Gianluca was a splendid person and he leaves a void that cannot be filled, in the national team and in all those who have appreciated his extraordinary human qualities. To say it in a note the president of the FIGC, Gabriele Gravina
10:57 am – Enrico Letta: Part of us is leaving with Vialli
What great sadness. a part of all of us leaving today. Class, passion and elegance. As always we admired him. #Vialli. So on twitter the Pd secretary Enrico Letta
January 6, 2023 (change January 6, 2023 | 12:27)
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