Commemorating, and celebrating, Gianluca Vialli | OneFootball

Today, on his birthday, Juventus celebrates Gianluca Vialli with affection and gratitude.

Captain, champion, a man of extraordinary elegance on and off the pitch: Gianluca has left a profound mark on Juventus' history and in the hearts of all fans. His smile remains etched in the memories of those who knew him; his leadership remains an example today; his spirit, simply put, has never left us. We loved everything about him, absolutely everything.

That drive for victory, the fierce determination to achieve it. Gianluca's journey saw him experience many unforgettable moments during his years with Juventus.

Sometimes, it takes very little time to make history. What's needed is class, charisma, and a steely will, characteristics which Gianluca Vialli has always possessed.

To honour his memory and pay tribute to his unique style, Juventus and adidas — with the support and collaboration of the Vialli and Mauro Foundation — today present an exclusive collection inspired by his legend. A project that combines sport and style, passion and values. An authentic tribute, designed for those who loved, and continue to love, Gianluca. A way to keep his legacy alive, with the style that always distinguished him.

"Gianluca was a formidable footballer, a charismatic captain, a director and manager with a strong personality," said Giorgio Chiellini, Director of Football Strategy, "but above all, he was a man of profound values, a true example of courage. He left everyone who knew him with a sense of emptiness, but also gratitude for having been able to share these values ​​with him. Experiencing success at the European Championships alongside him enriched me as an athlete and as a man, and his memory is a source of daily inspiration for me and our players."

"For us at the Vialli and Mauro Foundation, this initiative is a source of great pride," began Massimo Mauro, President of the Vialli and Mauro Foundation, "and I'm sure many fans will be thrilled to bring Luca home wearing this autographed jersey, which is truly beautiful! This is also a valuable initiative because it will help support the Foundation's projects aimed at ALS research and cancer prevention, cornerstones of this organisation that bears his name, but which, above all, draws daily inspiration from his way of being: a silent yet effective leader, a master of irony, and a lover of life."