"Gianluca Vialli's passing was a great pain, even though we had known about his illness for years. The way he dealt with it was and is an example for many people who suffer, because he knew how to face it head-on , without shame, trying to be an example even for those around him.Obviously he was a great footballer, but he was also a great man, of culture and intelligence, who was able to leave many lessons to his family and beyond: even to people who suffer".
This is how Vincenzo Montella, as a former Sampdoria striker, recalled Gianluca Vialli on Radio Anch'io lo sport (RadioRai).