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Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by naptu2: 10:57am On Jan 06, 2023
Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea, Juventus and Italy striker dies aged 58

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Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli has died at the age 58.

Vialli was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 but after saying in April 2020 that he had been given the all-clear, he was re-diagnosed in 2021.

He announced a temporary leave from his role with Italy's national team in December to focus on his health.

Vialli played 59 times for Italy and won the Champions League with Juventus before joining Chelsea in 1996 and becoming player-manager in 1998.

He had joined Juventus in 1992 for a then world record £12m after winning the Serie A title and the European Cup Winners' Cup during eight seasons with Sampdoria.

Vialli was the first Italian to manage a Premier League side, taking over from the sacked Ruud Gullit late in the season, and went on to lead the Blues to victory in the League Cup, Uefa Cup Winners' Cup and Uefa Super Cup.

He also guided Chelsea to victory in the 2000 FA Cup final and Charity Shield but was sacked early in the following season after a poor start.

The striker also had a short spell at Watford, then in the second tier, during the 2001-02 season but was dismissed after the Hornets only finished 14th.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64039302

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by naptu2: 10:57am On Jan 06, 2023
Juventus.

1995 UEFA Cup final

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwvzNtDRZLY

1996 Champions League final


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W72oqxdYn6M

Chelsea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOQMkMwSt4A

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by naptu2: 10:58am On Jan 06, 2023
1996 UEFA Champions League semi-final.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdG4qxT7byc


First match as Chelsea player- manager (man of the match performance)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbKN4L7Es08

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by JasonScoolari: 11:00am On Jan 06, 2023
Really sad news and Chelsea's poor run of form didn't help matters.

Rest well Sir, from a Messi loyalist.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by naptu2: 11:13am On Jan 06, 2023
grin I can't remember the match, but someone played a shot at goal and Vialli went to head the ball in. The ball went into the net, but people were not sure if the goal should be given to Vialli or the person that played the shot. They asked Vialli if he had touched the ball and he said that he touched it with his hair (Vialli was bald).

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by fergie001: 11:14am On Jan 06, 2023
He had a very strong partnership with his best friend at Sampdoria, Roberto Mancini where they were dubbed "I Gemelli del Gol (Goal twins).

The last pix was when he was at Watford as Coach.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by Passionate888: 11:16am On Jan 06, 2023
Rest In Peace
Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by fergie001: 11:16am On Jan 06, 2023
Still with Mancini.


They broke every record at Sampdoria together...

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by ATEAMS: 11:16am On Jan 06, 2023
RIP
Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by JasonScoolari: 11:16am On Jan 06, 2023
naptu2:
grin I can't remember the match, but someone played a shot at goal and Vialli went to head the ball in. The ball went into the net, but people were not sure if the goal should be given to Vialli or the person that played the shot. They asked Vialli if he had touched the ball and he said that he touched it with his hair (Vialli was bald).
Hahahahaha.... Reminds me of Bruno Fernandes goal at the just concluded world cup Cristiano Ronaldo tried to steal. grin


Football can be funny sometimes.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by Pringles01: 11:17am On Jan 06, 2023
Chelsea's performance is really putting out their legends to the death. RIP legend.

Chelsea won't rise from their failure. Mid table merchants!

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by chris4gold(m): 11:17am On Jan 06, 2023
RIP legend.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by sofeo(m): 11:17am On Jan 06, 2023
May his soul RIP

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by gamechanger1: 11:18am On Jan 06, 2023
This is heart breaking. Rest In Peace Luca

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by fergie001: 11:18am On Jan 06, 2023
He went to Juventus In a then world record £12.5m.

Below pix was the Euros 1988 team at the Netherlands... Italy bowed out at the semis....

Standing: Zenga, Maldini, De Napoli, Ferri, Ancelotti, Bergomi.
Those in front (L-R): Mancini, Giannini, Donadoni, Baresi, Vialli.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by Reference(m): 11:20am On Jan 06, 2023
Wow, just wow.
What is happening these days.
Great men bowing out in droves.... rest well my man.
Great player, incredible talent, lovely person.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by SouthSouth1914: 11:20am On Jan 06, 2023
Pringles01:
Chelsea's performance is really putting out their legends to the death. RIP legend.

Chelsea won't rise from their failure. Mid table merchants!

What did you smoke this morning?

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by WibusJaga: 11:20am On Jan 06, 2023
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RIP Chelsea legend.
This their Cancer be like Village People for here.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by VEHINTOLAR: 11:21am On Jan 06, 2023
May his soul rest in peace,amen.
Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by fergie001: 11:22am On Jan 06, 2023
He succumbed to pancreatic cancer, rest on Luca

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by Kingcalls: 11:22am On Jan 06, 2023
Damn...the man that won juve their last CL
Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by sorepco(m): 11:23am On Jan 06, 2023
May his soul rest in peace. He was a wonderful player indeed!



naptu2:
Juventus.

1995 UEFA Cup final

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwvzNtDRZLY

1996 Champions League final


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W72oqxdYn6M

Chelsea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOQMkMwSt4A
Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by Roboto11: 11:24am On Jan 06, 2023
Rest in peace Vialli.
Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by IslamIsIdiotic: 11:24am On Jan 06, 2023
Chelsea Indomie Gen Z have never heard of this legend. Shame on them.

JasonScoolari:
Really sad news and Chelsea's poor run of form didn't help matters.

Rest well Sir, from a Messi loyalist.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by fergie001: 11:25am On Jan 06, 2023
He became one of the earliest beneficiaries of the Bosman rule in joining Ruud Gullit's Chelsea on a free transfer just a day after captaining Juve to win the Champions League against then defending Champs, Kanu's Ajax.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by money121(m): 11:25am On Jan 06, 2023
Rip

Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by fergie001: 11:27am On Jan 06, 2023
The only striker to win all uefa club competitions and played with the best strikers: Mancini, Baggio, Zola, del Piero.

Son of a millionaire, he is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by deeway200(m): 11:31am On Jan 06, 2023
We have lost many great men to the cold hand of cancer. WHO ,kindly intensify your effort

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by jamesversion: 11:34am On Jan 06, 2023
JasonScoolari:
Really sad news and Chelsea's poor run of form didn't help matters.

Rest well Sir, from a Messi loyalist.

Chelseas poor run of form?? grin

Guy you get talent for comedy. grin grin

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by naptu2: 11:39am On Jan 06, 2023
naptu2:
grin I can't remember the match, but someone played a shot at goal and Vialli went to head the ball in. The ball went into the net, but people were not sure if the goal should be given to Vialli or the person that played the shot. They asked Vialli if he had touched the ball and he said that he touched it with his hair (Vialli was bald).

It was against Newcastle and it was Gianfranco Zola that played the shot.

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Re: Gianluca Vialli Is Dead. by judedwriter(m): 11:39am On Jan 06, 2023
Great Italian striker...will be fondly remembered for his adept goals for club and country.

No one loves forever on this planet, neither you nor me.

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