Paul McGrath pays tribute after the passing of Italy’s Toto Schillaci
“What a player and goal scorer”. Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester United defender Paul McGrath has paid tribute to Italy and Inter Milan legend Toto Schillaci, just hours after the news broke of his passing. The former Juventus striker was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022, but made a full recovery after undergoing treatment. Earlier […]
1 year ago
Italia 90 star Toto Schillaci dies aged 59
Irish football fans will remember him as the man who broke their hearts at the 1990 World Cup. Former Italy and Juventus striker Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci has passed away at the age of 59. The Palermo native had been hospitalised earlier this month due to illness and died overnight. Ha fatto sognare una nazione intera durante le […]
1 year ago
Packie Bonner and Toto Schillachi are reuniting in Dublin for a fantastic cause
We don’t want to shock you to your boot-cut core, but Italia 90 was 27 flipping years ago. Back then, in an era of pay-phones and Harry Ramsden challenges, Ireland were taking their first strides on the World Cup stage after shocking the English at Euro 88. Jack Charlton’s men drew with England in their […]
9 years ago