Death of Gianluca Vialli: “A magnificent soul” and a pioneer of Italian football

The image that will remain for eternity will be that of two friends over thirty years old in each other’s arms, in tears after having overcome one last time together. Wembley Stadium, July 12, 2021, Nazionale technical coordinator Gianluca Vialli, who died on Friday January 6, 2022 at the age of 58, fell into the arms of his coach, Roberto Mancini.