Italy's 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59

Former Italy striker Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

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(FILES) Italian forward Salvatore Schillaci (L) tries to control the ball under pressure from US defender Jimmy Banks during the World Cup first round soccer match between Italy and the United States 14 June 1990 in Rome. Former Italy striker Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on September 18, 2024 at the age of 59. Juventus were among Italy's football clubs to pay tribute to Schillaci, who became an icon for his unexpected goalscoring exploits at his country's home World Cup, simply saying "Ciao Toto" on social media with a picture of him in a Juve shirt. (Photo by STAFF / AFP)

2024-09-18 15:33:35

Former Italy striker Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

Juventus were among Italy's football clubs to pay tribute to Schillaci, who became an icon for his unexpected goalscoring exploits at his country's home World Cup, simply saying "Ciao Toto" on social media with a picture of him in a Juve shirt.

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