The former Italy striker Totò Schillaci, who inspired his country to third place at the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age of 59. Schillaci played for several Italian clubs, including Juventus and Inter, but he will be mostly fondly remembered as the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup. Playing in front of his home fans, Schillaci’s six goals included winners against Austria in the group stage, the Republic of Ireland in the quarter-finals and England in the third-place playoff. He also put his team ahead against Argentina in a semi-final that went to penalties.
Totò Schillaci, Italy’s goalscoring hero of 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59
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