Gianluca Vialli

[Norfolkblue1961 52]

Such sad news of his passing. A fantastic footballer and such a lovely man. I was lucky enough to be at Old Trafford in 1996-7 when he scored the winner in a 2-1 victory.

RIP Luca...Blues Legend

[Superblue 6,331]

1 hour ago, Fulham Broadway said:

I remember watching him on channel 4 in the 90s when they had Italia Football on Sunday afternoons - quite exotic back then.

Talking of which his team mate at Sampdoria, Souness  has had a meltdown on Skysports, calling him a 'gorgeous soul'.

What is galling is he was diagnosed in 2017 and given the all clear in 2020. 

His Chelsea look is pretty iconic that it's easy to forget he was playing for Sampdoria and initially with Juve with a full head of hair!

90's Italian Football on Channel 4 was incredible, iconic music too! A ridiculously strong league back in those days, with so many strong clubs and top players and Luca was one of the best of them.

[cosmicway 1,261]

Chelsea legend - RIP

[Chelsea65 2]

Shook his hand at the Harlington training ground , was a absolute privilege to meet a true gentleman . We could really do with someone now with his passion in our current squad. Lead by example. 

 

[Laylabelle 9,303]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/books-of-condolence-opening

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4 hours ago, Laylabelle said:

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/books-of-condolence-opening

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4 hours ago, Laylabelle said:

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/books-of-condolence-opening

if you cannot make it to SB, then you can sign online here:

Gianluca Vialli : Book of Condolence

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/gianluca-vialli-book-of-condolence

Everyone associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Gianluca Vialli, our former player and manager, at the age of just 58.

As soon as he walked through the door at Stamford Bridge when already a global football star, Luca declared his wish to become a Chelsea legend. It is a target he undoubtedly reached, revered for his work on the pitch and in the dugout during some of the most successful years in our history. Loved by fans, players and staff at Stamford Bridge, Luca will be sorely missed not just by the Chelsea community, but the entire footballing world.

Our thoughts are with Luca’s wife Cathryn, his daughters Sofia and Olivia, and the rest of his family and his friends at this terribly sad time.

If you would like to add a message or memory to our online book of condolence, please do so below.

Entries will not become viewable immediately but a collection will be published here in due course.

[Laylabelle 9,303]

Charity game in September in tribute of him..

So far Essien,Cudicini,Zola,John Terry and Di Matteo

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