Vialli y Mihajlovic, 2 greats of Seria A who are no longer with us. PHOTOMONTAGE: Futbolretro.es
Reaching the elite in football is something very complex, but it is more important to shine with your own light in competitions as powerful as the A series. players like Gianluca Vialli Y Sinisa Mihajlovic can boast of having achieved it.
Both left their mark on calcium over the decades of the years 80 Y 90, specifically in the Sampdoria, where they keep a special affection.
In this article we will review their trajectories and the legacy they left in the transalpine country.
Vialli, the smile of italy
Born in Cremona and took his first steps as a footballer in the ranks of the Cremona. Very soon, the Sampdoria He took notice of him and incorporated him into his ranks. There he formed a fearsome duo in attack together with Roberto Mancini.
In the assembly Genoa He became a benchmark on and off the pitch. In fact, He is considered one of the best players of an entity that lived the best period in its history with him.
It's more, contributed to the conquest of the first and only Scudetto up to the date of Sampdoria, in the campaign 1990/1991. also lifted 3 Italian Cups, 1 Cup Winners Cup and played the final of the Champions League in the year 1992.
Later, passed through the ranks of the Juventus and Chelsea before ending his playing career and taking the step as a coach.
Mihajlovic, one of the best free kick takers in history
When it comes to talking about Sinisa Mihajlovic it is easy to remember the power that he had in his left leg. In fact, came to earn the nickname of 'the cannon of panic'. He was a fantastic free kick taker, printing his stamp on each and every one of the shirts he defended.
His rise to soccer fame was achieved by winning the European Cup with the Red Star in the course 1990/1991. The Serbian was one of the main protagonists of this epic feat, which opened the doors of the A series.
His stage in Football started in the Roma, but there it did not end up fitting. Later, in 1994, He signed by the Sampdoria, where the defender wrote his name along with that of great footballers such as Seedorf, Karembeu, Veron O Mancini, thus forming a luxury squad.
In the Genoese team he left part of his best moments on the pitch, before going to Lazio and hang the boots on the Inter de Milan.
Unfortunately, Vialli Y Mihajlovic died in recent weeks due to two serious illnesses. The Sampdoria wanted to pay tribute to them in their last game, displaying messages of thanks and affection.
