Italy mourns loss of iconic striker Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, aged 59
September 19 – Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, the Italian striker who was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup on home soil, has died aged 59 after being admitted to hospital following treatment for colon cancer.
Despite his six goals at the tournament, he could not guide the Azzurri to victory – they were knocked out in the semi-finals by Argentina.
He became a national icon regardless, earning not only the World Cup Golden Boot award but also the Golden Ball Award for best overall player,
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