Overview
- Inter confirmed on Friday that Sandro Mazzola has died and issued official statements of mourning that embraced his family and the club community.
- Mazzola starred for Inter in the 1960s under Helenio Herrera, winning four Serie A titles, two European Cups and two Intercontinental Cups with the so‑called Grande Inter.
- Across 17 seasons for Inter he made 565 official appearances and scored 158 goals while also earning about 70 caps and 22 goals with Italy and winning Euro 1968.
- After retiring in 1977 he served as an Inter director and sporting director, helping recruit key players and publicly advocating for signings such as Ronaldo that shaped later squads.
- Born in 1942 and the son of Valentino Mazzola, his long bond with the club endured through Hall of Fame honors, recent visits to Appiano Gentile and public tributes that underscore his lasting impact on fans and teammates.