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Italian soccer legend Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci dies at 59
Italian Soccer Star Salvatore Schillaci Passes Away
Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci, the Italian soccer legend who rose to fame during the 1990 World Cup, has died at 59 after battling colon cancer. Schillaci's unexpected success during the tournament, where he won the Golden Boot as top scorer, made him a symbol of exceeding expectations in soccer.
The uncontrollable celebrations, in which his face was the symbol of shared joy, will remain forever part of Italian soccer (history).
The Italian soccer federation will honor Schillaci with a minute of silence before all games this week. His career included stints with Messina, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Japan's Jubilo Iwata. Schillaci's contributions to Italian soccer and his inspiring World Cup performance will be remembered by fans and fellow players alike.
- Scored six goals in the 1990 World Cup
- Won Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards
- Made 16 appearances for Italy, scoring 7 goals total
- Played for top Italian clubs Juventus and Inter Milan
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