Gianluca Vialli Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Longtime Mancini Assistant Sheds Light on Italy Exit

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A

Alberico Evani didn’t follow Roberto Mancini to Saudi Arabia, even though the two collaborated for a few years. He spoke about the former Italy coach’s departure: “I’ve yet to understand what happened. President Gabriele Gravina wanted to make some changes, which is within his rights."

Beloved striker Gianluca Vialli has passed away at age 58. He battled pancreatic cancer for the last five years. His conditions worsened in late December.

Dutch Icon Ruud Gullit Pays Tribute to Gianluca Vialli

January 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A

Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit has paid his tribute to Gianluca Vialli, following the Italian legend’s death due to pancreatic cancer. Gullit shed light on his relationship with the former enigmatic striker.

Roberto Mancini recalled his final chat with Gianluca Vialli, with whom he shared time in his playing days at Sampdoria and then on the Azzurri bench.

Mancini Shares Vialli Words During Their Last Meeting

January 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini recalled his final chat with Gianluca Vialli, with whom he shared time in his playing days at Sampdoria and in recent years on the bench of the Italian national team: "He told me that we had to win the 2026 World Cup and that he would be with us."

To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. The word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”

Serie A Heroes: Gianluca Vialli, an Ode to Unpredictability

January 9, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Chelsea, Cremonese, Hall of the Heroes, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A

To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. Fuori dagli schemi, as we say in Italy. He was not the strongest of his generation, nor the most controversial. But he had a share of talent and rebelliousness big enough to make him a cult figure in the Belpaese of the 1980s. Perhaps the word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”.

Sampdoria, Juventus, and Chelsea Legend Vialli Has Died

January 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, The Azzurri

Beloved striker Gianluca Vialli has passed away at age 58. He battled pancreatic cancer for the last five years. His conditions worsened in late December, forcing him to step down from his Italy role and to be hospitalized in London. He was one of the most decorated players of his era.

Javier Zanetti Reminisces Vialli Duels, Wishes Him Speedy Recovery

December 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Javier Zanetti has wished Italy great Gianluca Vialli his best regards, as the ex-Sampdoria and Juventus legend battles cancer. The Inter legend had some warm words to share for his former on-pitch adversary.

Gianluca Vialli has been hospitalized at a London clinic as he continues his bout against pancreatic cancer. He was recently visited by his elderly mother.

Italy Legend Vialli Hospitalized While Battling Cancer

December 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italy, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, The Azzurri

Gianluca Vialli has been hospitalized at a London clinic as he continues his bout against pancreatic cancer. He was recently visited by his elderly mother, Maria Teresa, his brother Nino, and his close friend former footballer Massimo Mauro, among others. His family members headed back to Italy for Christmas.

Tottenham are aggressively targeting Nicolò Zaniolo, but Roma and José Mourinho are pushing back. He has found a way to field all his top players together.

Azzurri Legend Reached Out to Zaniolo Following Red Card

February 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Roma and José Mourinho offered their support to Nicolò Zaniolo after the unlucky turn of events in the Genoa game. Also Gianluca Vialli called Zaniolo to back him and to congratulate him for the gem. The attacker is highly likely to be suspended for more than one game due to a combination of infractions.

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