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Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan soccer star, dies at age 83

Compiled Sep 19

Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan soccer star, dies at age 83
Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan soccer star, dies at age 83 · Photo: The Associated Press

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Sandro Mazzola, former Inter Milan captain, died at 83.

  1. 1949
    Valentino Mazzola, Sandro's father, died in the Superga air disaster with the 'Grande Torino' team.
  2. 1961
    Sandro Mazzola made his Serie A debut for Inter against Juventus, scoring in a 9-1 win.
  3. 1964
    Mazzola scored two goals as Inter beat Real Madrid 3-1 in the European final.
  4. 1968
    Mazzola won the European Championship with Italy.
  5. 1970
    Mazzola reached the World Cup final with Italy.
  6. 1977
    Mazzola retired from playing after a 17-year career at Inter.

“FC Internazionale Milano, its President Giuseppe Marotta, Vice President Javier Zanetti, head coach Cristian Chivu and his staff, the players, and everyone at Inter mourn with profound sorrow the passing of Sandro Mazzola, a Nerazzurri and world football legend.”

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