Gianluca Vialli
Footballer and coach, UEFA Champions League winner
Born
July 9th, 1964
61 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played as a forward for clubs such as Sampdoria and Juventus. Achieved significant success in Serie A and won the Coppa Italia. Transitioned to a coaching role, guiding Chelsea to victory in the 1998 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the 2000 FA Cup. Represented Italy in international competitions, earning over 40 caps and participating in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Vialli's career was marked by technical skill and leadership on the field.
Won the UEFA Champions League with Juventus in 1996
Led Chelsea to the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1998
Played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
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