Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan soccer star, dies at age 83
Juventus faces discipline after a 10,000-euro fine as officials review whether ultras should be barred from the Curva Sud.
- On Saturday, Inter Milan confirmed the death of club legend Sandro Mazzola at age 83, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni honoring his lasting impact on Italian football and the nation.
- Born after his father Valentino Mazzola died in the 1949 Superga air disaster, Mazzola spent his entire 17-year career with Inter, winning four Serie A titles and becoming a symbol of the 'Grande Inter' era.
- His 161 goals in 567 appearances for Inter were matched by his founding of the Italian Footballers' Association in 1968, while internationally he won the European Championship and reached the 1970 World Cup final with Italy.
- Following fan disruption during Sunday's match against Atalanta, Juventus received a 10,000 euros fine on Tuesday and stated 'no rivalry can justify a lack of respect during a minute's silence.'
- After retiring in 1977, Mazzola served as sporting director at Inter and Torino while becoming a prominent commentator, notably covering Italy's World Cup final victories in 1982 and 2006.
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The Juventus management has issued an official statement, sharply distancing itself from the actions of some of its supporters during the match with Atalanta (2:0). The victory in Turin was overshadowed by a scandalous display by some of the ultras, who refused to respect the memory of the death of the Italian and Inter legend Sandro Mazzola. All matches in the Serie A round began with a minute of silence, but a large part of the organized fans …
Juventus condemns fans who interrupted minute’s silence for Sandro Mazzola
Italian giant Juventus has strongly condemned its own fans who interrupted the a minute’s silence to honour former Italy and Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola, ahead of its Serie A game against Atalanta.
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Juventus condemns fans who interrupted a minute’s silence for Inter and Italy star Sandro Mazzola
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus has strongly criticized its own supporters who disturbed a minute’s silence in honor of former Italy and Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola.
Velvet-footed on the ball, down-to-earth in life: Sandro Mazzola, the legendary playmaker of Inter Milan and the Squadra Azzura, died at the age of 83.
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