It is very emotional – Italy set to play first game since Gianluca Vialli death
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Former striker and coach Vialli died in January at the age of 58.
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Gianluca Vialli: 'Now I realise that whenever I want to cry, I cry', Soccer
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Napoli ruins Sampdoria's Vialli and Mihajlovic send-off
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Vialli remembered as a 'legend' with a 'gorgeous soul' after his death at the age of 58
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Team-mates, tears and tributes as Luca remembered on emotional day at the Bridge, News, Official Site
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Watch: Italy coach Mancini grieves death of 'little brother' Vialli - SportsDesk
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Tributes made to 'gorgeous soul' Vialli, The Canberra Times
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Gianluca Vialli died. : r/soccer
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Former Star Italy Striker Vialli Dies Aged 58
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GAA club Erin's Isle pay touching tribute to Gianluca Vialli after tragic death - Irish Mirror Online
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Gianluca Vialli: Tributes pour in for Chelsea, Serie A and national team legend after his death aged 58 - Eurosport
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Gianluigi Buffon - Wikipedia
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Team-mates, tears and tributes as Luca remembered on emotional day at the Bridge, News, Official Site
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Team-mates, tears and tributes as Luca remembered on emotional day at the Bridge, News, Official Site
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