Italian icon Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, has died aged 59. Schillaci, better known as 'Toto', scored six goals to win the Golden Boot at the 1990 World Cup on home soil. Italy lost in the semi-finals, but Schillaci was also awarded the Golden Ball as the best player and gained hero status.

Italy’s Prime Minster has led tributes to Salvatore Schillaci after the ‘football icon’ and World Cup hero died at the age of 59. Ex-Italy striker Schillaci, better known as ‘Toto’, was the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup with six goals.

Thousands of people turned up for the funeral of Italian World Cup hero Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci on Friday. Schillaci died on Wednesday at the age of 59 following a battle with colon cancer. The Italy striker was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup that his country hosted and epitomized a player exceeding expectations on soccer’s biggest stage.

Rest in peace 'Toto' - Thousands turn out for funeral of Italian soccer icon Schillaci in Palermo. Posted: 20 September 2024 \. Rest in peace 'Toto

Fans, family and friends bid an emotional farewell to former Inter, Juventus and Italy striker Totò Schillaci at his funeral in Palermo cathedral on Friday. The 59-year-old, who had been in treatment for several years for colon cancer,