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Massimiliano Allegri observes minute silence for former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli during his pre-match press conference... as Juventus boss labels the ex-Chelsea star a 'role model for younger players'

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri held a minute's silence during his press conference to remember former Bianconeri player Gianluca Vialli.

Vialli, whose death comes just weeks after Sinisa Mihajlovic and Brazilian legend Pele, passed away last night surrounded by his family following a five-year cancer battle.

The former Chelsea striker made a last impact in Italy before moving to England and Allegri opted to hold a moment of silence in memory before praising the club icon.

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri (R) held a minute's silence in his press conference
Allegri paid tribute to Gianluca Vialli (above) died at the age of 58 and Ernesto Castano

Speaking at the start of his pre-match press conference, Allegri said: 'Before starting the press conference, it is only right to remember Ernesto Castano and Gianluca Vialli.