Today is
the sad day when we have lost one more personality, which is dear to the hearts
of numerous football fans – Salvatore Schillaci. The famous Italian football
player who was popularly known for his goal-scoring acumen died on 18th
September, 2024 at the age of 59 years showing that it was not just the
football pitch that was impacted by the player’s prowess.
Salvatore Schillaci’s
early life in football started from AMAT Palermo and he was born on December 1,
1964, in Palermo Italy. Salvatore Schillaci represented several clubs which include Messina and
Juventus before join international football. Salvatore Schillaci retired with 417 appearances
and 154 goals to his cricket; off the field, he had the tenacity and
determination of a true warrior. Salvatore Schillaci’s high lights were in the 1990 FIFA World
Cup; he emerged as the tournament’s highest goal scorer making an entire nation
roar and writing his name in gold on the turf of football.
Nick-named
as Totò, Salvatore Schillaci had the natural instincts of putting the ball in a position
that would trigger emotion especially goal scoring. Salvatore Schillaci's singing style can be
best described as passionate, unpolished and energetic, which quite naturally,
was popular with the audience. One of Salvatore Schillaci's famous quotes captures his playful
spirit: One of his famous quotes was ‘Scoring goals is like eating pasta; if
you can’t get enough, you’ll always want more!’ This was a light hearted manner
which reflected both his attitude and zeal on the field and even in the real
life.
However,
life was not easy to Salvatore Schillaci, worst still in 2022 he was diagnosed with colon
cancer. And even when he was taken sick his courage and moral upliftment did
not cease to being a source of encouragement to others. Inter Milan was one of
the first to pay tribute to the Brazilian by saying, “Salvatore Schillaci made an enti8re nation
dream during the Magic Nights of Italia 90. ” Indeed, the touch of magic that
the Brazilian king of the midfield put on display left dreams become reality
for so many football fans.
Salvatore Schillaci departs together with three children leaving behind a trail of joy and
happiness and lastly, the essence of bringing out the strength. Salvatore Schillaci life shows
that it is possible to follow your dreams and achieve the seemingly impossible
as well as savor each day of life. To honor his exceptional contribution to football
now that he’s gone it’s important to recall the joy he gave us, the goals he
inspired, and the dreams he made come true. Good bye Totò — your goals and
laughter will remain in the football history!
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