Former Italian footballer Igor Protti has died at the age of 58 after a battle with cancer. The news of his death was announced on Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Italian football community. Protti was a celebrated striker known for his time with clubs including Lazio and Fiorentina during the 1980s and 90s. He was particularly remembered for scoring the winning goal for Lazio in the 1990 Coppa Italia final. While he never represented Italy at a major international tournament, Protti remained a popular figure among fans. Details regarding funeral arrangements have not yet been released.