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Gianluca Vialli dead LATEST: Follow the latest updates as tributes pour in from across the world after the former Italy, Chelsea and Juventus striker's death following long battle with cancer

Follow Sportsmail's live blog as tributes pour in from around the world following the death of Gianluca Vialli.

  • Matt Davies

    Host commentator

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WATCH: Vialli embraces Mancini after Italy Euro 2020 triumph

Vialli was, of course, a key member of Roberto Mancini's backroom staff as Italy beat England on penalties to win Euro 2020.

It was a particularly emotional moment for Vialli, who had returned to the touchline after first being diagnosed with cancer in 2017, and he could not hold back the tears as he embraced Mancini.