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Grief-stricken Antonio Conte pulls out of his Tottenham press conference ahead of FA Cup tie with Portsmouth as he mourns former Juventus team-mate Gianluca Vialli

Antonio Conte has pulled out his press conference ahead of Tottenham's FA Cup tie with Portsmouth as he mourns the loss of his former Juventus team-mate Gianluca Vialli.

The former Italy and Chelsea striker died at the age of 58 last night following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tottenham's assistant coach Cristian Stellini will attend the press conference instead.

Antonio Conte has pulled out his press conference ahead of Tottenham 's FA Cup tie with Portsmouth following the death of Gianluca Vialli
Italians Conte (circled left) and Vialli (circled right) played together at Juventus in the 90s

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Ex-Italy, Chelsea and Juventus striker Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58
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