Italy legend Dino Zoff admits the biggest regret of his career is watching as Paul Gascoigne "threw away his art".
The Rangers legend spent three seasons in Serie A with Lazio and played under Zoff.
While Gazza went on to achieve success at Ibrox after leaving Italy, the World Cup-winning goalkeeper admits he couldn't bear to watch the Englishman throw away his talent.
Zoff told Rai Radio 2: "I was desperate, he was a great artist who threw away his art.
"I've always admired artists. They create, whereas goalkeepers create nothing.
"He sent me wild with rage but I felt sorry for him, he threw away his art in a big way. My heart cried for him.
"It was clear at the time that he'd have problems when he finished playing.
"There was one year he turned up to pre-season training 12 kilos overweight. He came in with a ponytail and an extra 12 kilos.
"When I saw him arrive at the training ground, I asked who that character was. It was Gascoigne.
"It’s the biggest regret of my career."
Though he managed just 43 Serie A appearances, Gazza is fondly remembered by Lazio fans - not least for scoring a late winner against Roma in the derby.
He joined Rangers in July 1995 for a club record £4.3million and went on to win two SPL titles.
