Sandro Mazzola, Former Inter Milan Captain and Italian Soccer Star, Dies at 83
Sandro Mazzola, former Inter Milan captain and acclaimed Italian soccer star, has died at age 83. The announcement was made by the Inter Milan soccer club on Saturday.
Elmira, NY, September 19, 2026 — Sandro Mazzola, a legendary figure in Italian football and former captain of Inter Milan, has passed away at the age of 83. The announcement of his death was made on Saturday by his long-time club, Inter Milan.
Mazzola was a prominent player for Inter Milan during the club’s golden era in the 1960s. His career with the Milanese giants spanned from 1958 to 1977, during which he made 417 appearances and scored 117 goals.
He was an integral part of the Inter team that achieved significant success, including winning two European Cups and two Intercontinental Cups. Domestically, Mazzola helped Inter secure four Serie A titles.
Internationally, Mazzola represented the Italian national team, earning 70 caps and scoring 26 goals. He was a key member of the squad that won the 1968 European Championship and was part of the team that finished as runners-up in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
Born on November 8, 1942, Mazzola hailed from a prominent footballing family. His father, Valentino Mazzola, was also a celebrated Italian footballer who captained both Torino and the national team, and tragically died in the Superga air disaster in 1949.
Sandro Mazzola’s passing marks the end of an era for Italian football, leaving behind a legacy as one of the sport’s most iconic figures. The exact circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately provided in the announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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