Italian Football Legend Salvatore Schillaci Dies at 59 After Battling Cancer

Former Italy striker Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died at the age of 59 after a long battle with colon cancer. The Italian Football Federation announced his passing and has decided to hold a minute of silence before all matches scheduled in Italy from Wednesday to Sunday. Schillaci, who played for iconic clubs like Juventus and Inter, became a national hero during the 1990 World Cup, where he scored six goals, earning the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer and the Golden Ball as the best player. His unexpected rise to fame during the tournament made him a football icon in Italy and around the world. Schillaci's career began at Messina before moving to Juventus, where he won the UEFA Cup, and later to Inter. He concluded his playing career in Japan with Jubilo Iwata. After retiring, he established a football school in Palermo and appeared on various television shows, including a reality TV program where he disclosed his cancer diagnosis. His legacy as a football legend will be remembered fondly by fans and players alike.