Gianluca Vialli

Italian football player and manager (1964–2023)

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Gianluca Vialli was an Italian football player and manager who played as a striker. Vialli started his club career at Cremonese in 1980 in his native Italy where he made 105 league appearances scoring 23 goals. His performances impressed Sampdoria who signed him in 1984, and with whom he scored 85 league goals, won three Italian cups, Serie A and the European Cup Winners Cup.

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Vialli was 'the best of us' - Italy boss Mancini Italy head coach Roberto Mancini says "little brother" Gianluca Vialli was "a perfect and courageous man" following his death at the age of 58. BBC Sport - Published on January 7, 2023
Obituary: Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58 BBC Sport's Jane Dougall reports on the life and career of former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli, who has died at the age 58. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2023
Vialli 'the great striker and endearing figure' Gianluca Vialli, who has died aged 58, was one of the modern era's great strikers and also one of its most popular and endearing figures, writes Phil McNulty. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2023

Watch: Vialli scores twice for Chelsea in FA Cup Watch as Gianluca Vialli nets two goals against Liverpool to send Chelsea into the 1997 FA Cup fifth round. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2023
Italy bids farewell to footballing genius who gave us tears, screams, laughter and delight Italy knew that Gianluca Vialli was dying, but still his loss has shaken this country profoundly. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2023
Former Chelsea and Italy striker Vialli dies aged 58 Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli has died at the age 58. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2023Also reported by •Sky News

Candy signs Chelsea legend Vialli to advise on bid before auction's final whistle The former Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli has been hired by Nick Candy, the British property developer, to advise on his looming offer for the crisis-hit Premier League club. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2022
How NI frustrated Euro champions with 'typical Italian performance' Ian Baraclough knew how well his side had played, but a chat with Gianluca Vialli reinforced the quality of Northern Ireland's defending in the 0-0 draw with Italy. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2021
Euro 2020: Italy coaches react to extra-time goals in win against Austria Watch Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli's passionate reaction to Italy's extra-time goals in their 2-1 victory over Austria at Wembley in the last 16 of the European Championship. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2021