Thousands of people turned up for the funeral of Italian World Cup hero Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci. Schillaci died on Wednesday at the age of 59 following a battle with colon cancer.

Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, one of Italy’s most iconic footballers, has passed away at the age of 59, drawing tributes from across the football world. Schillaci’s outstanding performance in the 1990 World Cup,

The legendary forward left an indelible mark on a generation of football fans, writes Jasper Rees, who details how the Sicilian forward inspired his own journey in journalism during Italy’s iconic run