Gianluca Vialli has died at the age of 58

Gianluca Vialli has died at the age of 58 after battling pancreatic cancer. 

Vialli stepped down from his role in the Italian national set-up last month, in order to focus on his recovery. The legendary Italian striker was a key member of the coaching staff during the Azzurri’s successful Euro 2020 campaign under the leadership of Roberto Mancini. 

“At the end of a long and difficult negotiation with my wonderful team of oncologists, I have decided to suspend, hopefully temporarily, my present and future professional commitments,” Vialli said last month.

The football world is now in mourning. Vialli was a much-loved player throughout his career and played at the very top of the game.