RE-POST | The Man in the Arena: A Tribute to Gianluca Vialli

One year ago, Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki recorded this episode after we learned of the death of Gianluca Vialli, a legend of Italian and English football and a much loved human. Here it is again in full on the first anniversary of his passing. We miss him.

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In a special emotional Serie A Chronicles episode, Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki pay tribute to Gianluca Vialli, who sadly passed away in London after a long walk with his unwanted travel companion, pancreatic cancer.

We focus on the man, more than the player, and the impact he made on so many.

Nicky Bandini's article for The Guardian: Gianluca Vialli spent his life winning trophies but he also won hearts.

Goals mentioned:

For Sampdoria v Arsenal.

For Juventus v Cremonese.

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Watch the episode on YouTube.

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