The family, friends and fans of Totò Schillaci were in a state of apprehension on Monday after the former Inter, Juventus and Italy striker was admitted to Palermo's Civico hospital in a serious condition at the weekend.
    The 59-year-old, one of the heroes of the national team's 'magic nights' at the Italia '90 World Cup, has been in treatment for several years for colon cancer.
    His family said via one of his social media profiles that his condition was stable and that he was being monitored night and day by doctors.
    The news of Schillaci's condition triggering an outpouring of affection on social media, with fans publishing posts with the hashtag #forzatotò.
   

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