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Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83: Inter Milan and Italy Great

26 September 20261 min read
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Why in the news

Football lost Sandro Mazzola, an Italian legend, who died aged 83.

Key facts

  • Roles: former Inter Milan captain and Italy international.
  • Played all 17 years of his club career with Inter Milan.
  • Trophies with Inter: 4 Serie A titles and 2 European Cups.
  • Part of Italy’s 1968 European Championship winners.
  • Also in the Italy team that reached the 1970 FIFA World Cup final.
HonourCount or year
Serie A titles (Inter Milan)4
European Cups (Inter Milan)2
European Championship win with Italy1968
World Cup final appearance with Italy1970

Exam angle

  • Age at death: 83.
  • Club: Inter Milan only, for 17 years.
  • National team honours: 1968 Euro winner; 1970 World Cup finalist.

Test yourself

1. Sandro Mazzola, who died aged 83, spent his entire club career with which team?

He played 17 years solely for Inter Milan.

2. How many Serie A titles did Sandro Mazzola win with Inter Milan?

He won 4 Serie A titles and 2 European Cups.

3. In which year did Sandro Mazzola's Italy win the European Championship?

He was part of Italy's 1968 European Championship-winning team.