Salvatore Schillaci, the Azzurri hero of the 1990 FIFA World Cup, has passed away aged 59 after a long battle with cancer.

Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup that his country hosted, has died

Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, one of Italy’s most iconic footballers, has passed away at the age of 59, drawing tributes from across the football world. Schillaci’s outstanding performance in the 1990 World Cup,

Italian ex-footballer Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci's net worth didn't define his career — instead, it was his love of the sport.

Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci, top scorer of the 1990 World Cup, passed away at 59 after a serious illness. Italians fondly remember his "magical matches" and significant contributions to the national team.

The former Messina, Juventus and Inter centre forward had been fighting a tumour for some time and was hospitalised since September. View on euronews

Salvatore Schillaci, former Italian forward and Golden Ball winner at the 1990 World Cup, has died at age 59. He played a pivotal role in Italy’s third-place finish that year. Schillaci had notable stints with Juventus and Inter Milan before making history in Japan's J.

Totò Schillaci, the footballer, who has died of cancer aged 59, enjoyed a season’s fame in 1990 when he rose from near-obscurity to become Italy’s talisman during that summer’s World Cup and the tournament’s top scorer;