Italy to Wear Special Kit Inscription in Tribute to Gianluca Vialli Against England
Italy will wear a special one-off shirt as they face England in their Euro 2024 qualifier, paying tribute to the late Gianluca Vialli. The former striker and coach passed away in January, and this will be Italy's first game since his death.
Italy Kit vs England Features Inscription For Gianluca Vialli Inside Collar
The Italy shirt vs England features the message 𝐿𝑢𝑐𝑎, 𝐴𝑧𝑧𝑢𝑟𝑜 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑒 ("Luca, forever an Azzurro") inside the collar, as a tribute to the 59-time capped Vialli.
The Italian team's coach, Roberto Mancini, spoke about Vialli's impact on the team on the eve of the match. "We were very fortunate to have him, me as a team-mate and to work alongside him," said Mancini. "People like him will always be close to us, he is immortal and will stay close to us."
Italy Gianluca Vialli Tribute - Key Facts
- Italy will wear a special shirt in memory of Gianluca Vialli during their Euro 2024 qualifier against England.
- The shirt features the message "Luca, forever an Azzurro" inside the collar.
- Vialli was a former Italian striker and coach who passed away in January.
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