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'A legend to us and to all of football': Chelsea leads the tributes to former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli following his passing after long battle with pancreatic cancer

Chelsea and Watford led the tributes paid to former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli, who has died at the age of 58.

Vialli passed away last night surrounded by his family last night following a five-year cancer battle.

Former footballers and football clubs have taken to social media to share their condolences to Vialli.

Gianluca Vialli (pictured) on Italy duty in September, has died at the age of 58 with cancer

Numerous clubs have also paid tribute to Vialli, including his former clubs Chelsea and Juventus along with many more.

The Blues tweeted: 'You’ll be missed by so many. A legend to us and to all of football.