another with Baggio and the Uefa Cup – it was football that took him to undreamed-of heights. As Baggio added in his poignant farewell message: “Those magic nights of Italia 90 that we lived ...

Football's more than a mere game and is pure entertainment for the masses when it comes to the likes of the World Cup – remember Italia 90? That was the year when Jack Charlton’s Ireland had ...

Some time in the autumn of 1989 it occurred to me that maybe, armed with an ability to get by in Italian and a standard addiction to football, I could land a gig at Italia ’90. Approaching an ...

He was 59. The former Juventus striker scored six goals at Italia 90 as the host nation reached the semifinals. Schillaci finished the tournament with Golden Boot as top scorer and Golden Ball as ...

Schillaci was the top scorer at Italia '90, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot on home soil. It was announced on Wednesday that Schillaci has died aged 59. READ MORE: Italy's World Cup icon ...

If you lived through it - you'll never forget it. And even if you're a little too young to remember the magical summer of 1990 - if you love the Boys in Green - you'll love this very special night ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Gary Lineker has achieved many things during his life in football – before becoming a ...

Injury issues hampered Schillaci following Italia 90 and he had two more frustrating ... ‘His desire to emerge and reach the highest levels of football has been and will continue to be a source ...

The former player led the commentary for Italy's national football team from 1986 to 2002. And many fans remember him as the "voice of Italia 90" after stealing the show during that year's World ...

Football shirts collected by England defender Mark Wright during the iconic Italia 90 World Cup have sold for over £100,000. He swapped jerseys with opponents during his side’s run to the semi ...