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Gianluca Vialli, who played for and managed Chelsea between 1996 and 2000, has sadly passed away at the age of 58 following a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer

Former football striker Gianluca Vialli, who earned 59 caps for Italy and enjoyed a stellar club career with Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea, has died from cancer at the age of 58. Vialli was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017.

Vialli had been given the all clear in 2020 but the disease returned last month and forced him to step down from his Italy coaching role.

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The former Italy, Juventus and Chelsea striker went on to successfully manage the London club.

Vialli, who played for and managed the Blues, has died aged 58 following a lengthy battle with cancer

Vialli, who played with Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017.