Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte sent former team-mate Gianluca Vialli a message Hailed as his main inspiration for his past battles
, Vialli died of cancer during treatment in London. On Friday, at the age of just 58
, his death devastated football around the world, with Conte canceling his pre-match interview with Portsmouth on Friday. Came by having assistant Christian Stellini take over
from Conte, posting an Instagram picture of him and Vialli. During a meal in London in 2022 with the message that “Just had dinner together a few months ago. We have fond memories of all the adventures and battles on the field
. Mr. Tos fought the biggest and most deadly battle of his life.”
Writing on Instagram on Friday alongside a photo of himself and Vialli, Conte said: “I told you and wrote that you have always been an inspiration to me as my Captain and for how you were proving to be Strong, Proud and Brave, fighting like a lion against this disease.
“Always in my heart my friend. Ciao Gianluca.” the UFABET report
The loss is the third to hit Conte during what has been a heartbreaking few months for the Tottenham manager.
“I’ve told you. and wrote: You’ve always inspired me as a captain. and how you proved to be strong Pride, courage, to fight this disease like a lion.” “A friend
will always be in my heart. Goodbye Gianluca.”
1996 together with winning several trophies including Serie A, Champions League, UEFA Cup, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italia.