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

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Matar, D. (2026, September 19). Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan soccer star, dies at age 83. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/sandro-mazzola-italy-and-inter-milan-soccer-star-dies-at-age-83/article_7dae454c-68a2-567f-aba2-37a11f66603b.html

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Sandro Mazzola, a former captain of Inter Milan and one of Italy’s most celebrated soccer players, died at age 83 on Saturday. The news was released by Inter Milan, which honored him as a club legend for his contributions over his 17-year career during which he scored 158 goals in 565 matches and won four Serie A titles and two European Cups with the team. Additionally, Mazzola helped Italy win the European Championship in 1968.

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Sandro Mazzola, a legendary Italian soccer player and former Inter Milan captain, died at age 83 on Saturday. Mazzola spent his entire 17-year career from 1961 to 1977 with Inter, scoring 158 goals in 565 matches. He helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups. Additionally, he won the UEFA European Championship with Italy in 1968. Inter Milan mourned his passing with an emotional statement from President Giuseppe Marotta, Vice President Javier Zanetti, and others. His funeral took place on Monday at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio in Milan.

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MILAN (AP) — Sandro Mazzola, the former Inter Milan captain who was one of Italy’s most acclaimed players, has died. asserted

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His death was announced on Saturday by Inter, the soccer club where he spent his entire 17-year playing career. asserted

he → announce → career

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“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,” Inter said in an emotional statement. asserted

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Mazzola, an attacking midfielder or second striker, scored 158 goals in 565 matches for Inter, helping the Nerazzurri to four Serie A titles and two European Cups. He also won the European Championship with Italy in 1968. ___ asserted

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