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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Mann-Bryans

It is very emotional – Italy set to play first game since Gianluca Vialli death

PA Media

Roberto Mancini is preparing to honour the memory of the “immortal” Gianluca Vialli as Italy open their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a “clasico” clash against England.

The visit of England will be Italy’s first game since former striker and coach Vialli died in January at the age of 58.

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