Former Italy and Juventus forward Salvatore Schillaci has died at the age of 59. Schillaci, more commonly known as ‘Toto’, won the Golden Boot award for most goals at the 1990 World Cup, which Italy hosted.

Salvatore Schillaci, the former Italian footballer, who was awarded the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot at the FIFA 1990 World Cup, passed away at the age of 59 on September 18 (Wednesday).

Italian icon Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, has died aged 59. Schillaci, better known as 'Toto', scored six goals to win the Golden Boot at the 1990 World Cup on home soil. Italy lost in the semi-finals, but Schillaci was also awarded the Golden Ball as the best player and gained hero status.