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Chelsea Women hold minute's silence for Gianluca Vialli at training, as fans begin to leave flowers at Stamford Bridge in tribute to 'Luca' after the death of their former manager at 58

Chelsea Women took part in a minute's silence before training today in tribute to club icon Gianluca Vialli after he died at the age of 58.

Vialli died surrounded by family on Thursday night following a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Italian gained popularity in England during a short spell at Stamford Bridge as a player, before serving as Chelsea's player-manager and then manager.

Chelsea were a successful cup side under Vialli, winning the League Cup in 1998
They also lifted the FA Cup in 2000 in the last final to be played at the original Wembley
Vialli celebrates with Dennis Wise after Chelsea beat Stuttgart in the 1998 European Cup Winners' Cup final

Vialli celebrates with Dennis Wise after Chelsea beat Stuttgart in the 1998 European Cup Winners' Cup final

He lead them to the European Cup Winners' Cup and the League Cup in 1998, plus the FA Cup in 2000.