13 Facts About Pierluigi Casiraghi

Pierluigi Casiraghi later played for Juventus, and Lazio, before ending his career with Chelsea in the Premier League.

Pierluigi Casiraghi retired after failing to recover from a cruciate ligament injury sustained in 1998.

Pierluigi Casiraghi was a member of the Italy national football team that reached the 1994 FIFA World Cup final, and was a member of Italy's UEFA Euro 1996 squad.

Pierluigi Casiraghi was born in Monza, Lombardy, and began his career with his hometown side, AC Monza, in 1985.

Pierluigi Casiraghi moved to Serie A giants Juventus in 1989, having scored 28 goals in 94 games for Monza.

Pierluigi Casiraghi scored in the first leg of the 1990 UEFA Cup final to help the Turin club defeat rivals Fiorentina.

Pierluigi Casiraghi earned his first international cap for Italy during his spell with Juventus.

Pierluigi Casiraghi signed for Lazio in 1993 and scored 41 goals in a five-year spell.

Pierluigi Casiraghi found his opportunities limited in his final season, with manager Sven-Goran Eriksson preferring Alen Boksic and Roberto Mancini in attack and sought a move away.

Pierluigi Casiraghi criticised the club for not helping him, and in August 2000 Pierluigi Casiraghi explored legal action against Chelsea for unpaid wages after his contract was terminated early.

Pierluigi Casiraghi was a member of the Italy squad that reached the final of USA 94 under manager Arrigo Sacchi, losing out to Brazil on penalties following a goalless draw.

Pierluigi Casiraghi became manager of Italian Serie C2 side Legnano in May 2003.

Pierluigi Casiraghi helped them to win the 2008 Toulon Tournament.