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Italian football star Gianluca Vialli, who capped 59 caps for Italy, has died.<\/p>\n
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Vialli died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 58, the Italian football federation confirmed on Friday.<\/p>\n
Bially was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 but was told he was free from the disease a year later, according to a Reuters article. However, the disease returned in 2021, Vialli announced at the time.<\/p>\n
In a Netflix documentary that aired in March 2022, Vialli said, “I know I probably won’t die of old age. I want to live as long as possible, but I feel much more vulnerable than I used to.” There is<\/p>\n
Vialli was due to join the Italian national team for last month’s World Cup championship, but was unwell.<\/p>\n
He announced that he would not be participating in the championship as he needed to focus on overcoming a new stage of his illness.<\/p>\n
During his career, Vialli played for Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea. He played for the Italian national team from 1985 to 1992, making 59 appearances and scoring 16 goals, according to the Associated Press.<\/p>\n
Vialli ended his playing career as manager of Chelsea, leading the London club to FA Cup, League Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup titles. <\/p>\n
He continued to live in London after moving from Chelsea to television commentary and other ventures, according to the Associated Press.<\/p>\n
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