59-year-old Italian footballer and 1990 World Cup top scorer Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci dies after colon cancer battle.
Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci, the celebrated Italian footballer and top scorer at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, has died at 59 after battling colon cancer. He scored six goals during the tournament, earning both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball. Schillaci's club career included stints at Juventus and Inter Milan. The Italian Football Federation will honor him with a minute of silence before matches this week, as tributes flow from fans and officials alike.
September 18, 2024
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