Gianluca Vialli, former Italy striker, dies at 58

Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died. He was 58.

The Italian サッカー 連合 確認するd Vialli's death on Friday.

Vialli 発表するd in 2018 that he had 打ち勝つ a year-long 戦う/戦い with pancreatic 癌 but then said in December 2021 that the 病気 had returned.

With his 条件 より悪くするing, Vialli 発表するd in 中央の-December that he was 一時的に stepping 負かす/撃墜する from his 役割 as the 代表 長,指導者 for Italy´s 国家の team.

連合 大統領,/社長 Gabriele Gravina said he was "深く,強烈に saddened" and 公式文書,認めるd that Vialli's 冒険的な success was matched by his "驚くべき/特命の/臨時の human 質s."

Vialli was 任命するd 代表 長,指導者 under Azzurri 長,率いる coach Roberto Mancini, his longtime friend and former チーム仲間.

Italy's head of delegation Gianluca Valli stands during the World Cup 2022 qualifier group c soccer game between Italy and Bulgaria at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Italy's 長,率いる of 代表 Gianluca Valli stands during the World Cup 2022 qualifier group c サッカー game between Italy and Bulgaria at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

The pair were known as the "gemelli del gol," or "goal twins," when they played together at Sampdoria, 主要な the Genoa club to its only Serie A 肩書を与える in 1991 and its only European 肩書を与える in 1990 with the Cup 勝利者s´ Cup - 加える four Italian Cup トロフィーs.

Vialli and Mancini also helped Sampdoria reach the 1992 European Cup final, which it lost to Barcelona at Wembley Stadium.

As 代表 長,指導者, Vialli 再会させるd with Mancini to help Italy 勝利,勝つ the European 選手権 by (警官の)巡回区域,受持ち区域ing England in a 刑罰,罰則 shootout at Wembley in 2021.

"We have a 関係 that goes way beyond friendship," Mancini said during the Euros. "He´s like a true brother to me."

Vialli´s death comes three weeks after the prema ture passing of another Serie A 広大な/多数の/重要な, Sinisa Mihajlovi´c, who died after a long 戦う/戦い with leukaemia. Mihajlovi´c also played with Mancini at Sampdoria after Vialli left the club for Juventus.

Vialli won another Serie A 肩書を与える at Juventus and also raised the 支持する/優勝者s League and UEFA Cup トロフィーs with the Bianconeri.

"Such an 激しい sense of loss," Juventus said in a 声明. "We have always been with you, Gianluca. Ever since you arrived in 1992, when it was love at first sight...we loved everything about you, 絶対 everything - your smile, your 存在 a 星/主役にする and leader at the same time, on the pitch and in the dressing room, your adorable swashbuckling ways, your culture, your class, which you showed until the last day in the 黒人/ボイコット and white (土地などの)細長い一片s."

Vialli played for Italy from 1985-1992, making 59 外見s and 得点する/非難する/20ing 16 goals.

He ended his playing career while also managing Chelsea, 主要な the London club to FA Cup, League Cup and Cup 勝利者s´ Cup 肩書を与えるs. He continued to live in London after moving on from Chelsea into TV commentary and other 投機・賭けるs.

"Our thoughts are with Luca´s wife Cathryn, his daughters Sofia and Olivia, and the 残り/休憩(する) of his family and his friends at this terribly sad time," Chelsea said in a 声明.

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali 追加するd, "Gianluca´s legend will live on at Stamford 橋(渡しをする)."

"His 衝撃 as a player, a coach and most importantly as a person, will be forever written across our club's history."

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FILE - Gianluca Vialli, delegation chief of Italy, walks on the pitch ahead of the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal between Italy and Spain at Wembley stadium in London, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham,Pool, File)

FILE - Gianluca Vialli, 代表 長,指導者 of Italy, walks on the pitch ahead of the Euro 2020 サッカー 選手権 semifinal between Italy and Spain at Wembley stadium in London, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham,Pool, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Chelsea's Italian star Gianluca Vialli jubilates after scoring for his team against Arsenal, in their English Premier League soccer match at London's Highbury stadium, Wednesday Sept. 4, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin, File)

FILE - Chelsea's Italian 星/主役にする Gianluca Vialli jubilates after 得点する/非難する/20ing for his team against 兵器庫, in their English 首相 League サッカー match at London's Highbury stadium, Wednesday Sept. 4, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Chelsea's player and manager Gianluca Vialli celebrates with the Coca-Cola Cup trophy after his Chelsea team beat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the final at London's Wembley stadium, Sunday, March 29, 1998. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Max Nash, File)

FILE - Chelsea's player and 経営者/支配人 Gianluca Vialli celebrates with the Coca-Cola Cup トロフィー after his Chelsea team (警官の)巡回区域,受持ち区域 Middlesbrough 2-0 in the final at London's Wembley stadium, Sunday, March 29, 1998. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Max Nash, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Juventus striker Gianluca Vialli, right, celebrates after scoring as his teammate Michele Padovano looks on, during the Champions League, semifinal, 1st-leg match between Juventus abd Nantes, at the Turin Delle Alpi stadium, Italy, on April 3, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Mauro Pilone, File)

FILE - Juventus striker Gianluca Vialli, 権利, celebrates after 得点する/非難する/20ing as his チーム仲間 Michele Padovano looks on, during the 支持する/優勝者s League, semifinal, 1st-脚 match between Juventus abd Nantes, at the Turin Delle Alpi stadium, Italy, on April 3, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Mauro Pilone, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Chelsea's Gianluca Vialli, right, holds up his team jersey with his new team manager Ruud Gullit at Chelsea's Soccer stadium Stamford Bridge London, Monday June 17, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

FILE - Chelsea's Gianluca Vialli, 権利, 持つ/拘留するs up his team jersey with his new team 経営者/支配人 Ruud Gullit at Chelsea's サッカー stadium Stamford 橋(渡しをする) London, Monday June 17, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Alastair 認める, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Juventus' Gianluca Vialli raises aloft the Champions Cup 
at the end of the final against Ajax of Amsterdam at Rome's Olympic stadium, Wednesday, May 22, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic, File)

FILE - Juventus' Gianluca Vialli raises aloft the 支持する/優勝者s Cup at the end of the final against Ajax of Amsterdam at Rome's Olympic stadium, Wednesday, May 22, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - AC Milan Ukrainian soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, right, waves with former Italian striker Gianluca Vialli prior to the start the "Partita del Cuore" charity soccer match event at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, May 31, 2005. Gianluca Vialli,
 the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

FILE - AC Milan Ukrainian サッカー 星/主役にする Andriy Shevchenko, 権利, waves with former Italian striker Gianluca Vialli 事前の to the start the "Partita del Cuore" charity サッカー match event at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, May 31, 2005. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, とじ込み/提出する)

Juventus' Gianluca Vialli, center, vies for the ball with AC Milan's Alessandro Costacurta, left, and Christian Panucci, during their match at San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, on Oct. 15, 1995. Gianluca Via
lli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Juventus' Gianluca Vialli, 中心, vies for the ball with AC Milan's Alessandro Costacurta, left, and Christian Panucci, during their match at San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, on Oct. 15, 1995. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Gianluca Vialli, left, and Roberto Baggio pose for photographers at Milan's Malpensa airport ahead of their trip to Munich to participate at a sporting event, in Milan, Italy, Aug. 23, 1995. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a 
player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

FILE - Gianluca Vialli, left, and Roberto Baggio 提起する/ポーズをとる for photographers at Milan's Malpensa airport ahead of their trip to Munich to 参加する at a 冒険的な event, in Milan, Italy, Aug. 23, 1995. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Juventus' Gianluca Vialli, left, and Real Madrid's Miguel Parlan Chendo challenge for the ball during their second-leg, quarterfinal match of the Champions League, at Turin's Delle Alpi stadium, Italy, Wednesday, March 20, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Pho
to/Luca Bruno, file)

FILE - Juventus' Gianluca Vialli, left, and Real Madrid's Miguel Parlan Chendo challenge for the ball during their second-脚, quarterfinal match of the 支持する/優勝者s League, at Turin's Delle Alpi stadium, Italy, Wednesday, March 20, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Chelsea's Gianluca Vialli, center, attempts the overhead kick during an exhibition match against Hong Kong's South China team Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at Hong Kong-s Siu Sai Wan Stadium. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, file)

FILE - Chelsea's Gianluca Vialli, 中心, 試みる/企てるs the 総計費 kick during an 展示 match against Hong Kong's South 中国 team Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at Hong Kong-s Siu Sai 病弱な Stadium. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, とじ込み/提出する)

FILE - Former Italian national soccer team striker Gianluca Vialli, right, kicks the ball under the gaze of Torino's defender Sean Sogliano during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the Delle Alpi stadium in Turin, Italy, Saturday, April 6, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus win Serie A and European trophies before becoming a player-manager at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Mauro Pilone, File)

FILE - Former Italian 国家の サッカー team striker Gianluca Vialli, 権利, kicks the ball under the gaze of Torino's defender Sean Sogliano during their Italian Serie A サッカー match at the Delle Alpi stadium in Turin, Italy, Saturday, April 6, 1996. Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy striker who helped both Sampdoria and Juventus 勝利,勝つ Serie A and European トロフィーs before becoming a player-経営者/支配人 at Chelsea, has died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was 58. (AP Photo/Mauro Pilone, とじ込み/提出する)

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