Salvatore Skilachi, the Italian striker who won the top and most valuable player award at the FIFA World Cup in Italy in 1990, has passed away after battling colon cancer. He was 59.
British media ‘BBC’ reported on the 18th (Korea time) that “Italian icon Skilachi has died.”
“Skilachi, nicknamed ‘Toto,’ scored six goals during the 1990 World Cup in Italy to win the Golden Boot (top scorer). Italy lost in the semifinals, but Skilachi became a hero by winning the Golden Ball, which is given to the MVP of the competition.”
At the start of the 1990 World Cup in Italy, skilacci started playing on the bench, not on the starter.
He started as a substitute in the first Group A match against Austria (1-0 win) and scored the winning goal in the 32nd minute of the second half, and he started for the first time in the third match against Czechoslovakia (2-0 win) and cut the net in the 9th minute of the first half.
He then scored during the round of 16 Uruguay (2-0 win), quarter-final Ireland (1-0 win), semifinal Argentina (1-1 draw, penalty shootout 3-4 loss), and third-place England (2-1 win) to become the top scorer with six goals.
Skillach became more active as he played, and eventually won the Golden Ball, which was given to the MVP of the tournament.
Such a skilach died after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2022, leaving the world sad.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, “The soccer icon leaves us. He has captured the hearts of the Italian people and sports fans all over the world.” 메이저놀이터
Lorenzo Casani, president of Italian professional football Serie A, said, “He is the champion who lit up a magical night at the 1990 World Cup in Italy,” adding, “His desire to reach the highest level has been and will continue to be an inspiration for young people.”
Roberto Bazo, who breathed in the “Ajuri Corps” at the same time, mourned his colleague, saying, “The magical night of the 1990 World Cup in Italy that we experienced together will always remain in my heart.”