Sandro Mazzola: Inter legend passes away at 83

Sandro Mazzola, the legend of Inter and the Italian national team, passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, after a career that spanned 17 seasons with the Italian club. Football bids farewell to one of the most prominent symbols of the golden era of "Il Grande Inter" under coach Helenio Herrera.

Inter have officially announced the passing of their former captain, expressing their sorrow at the loss of one of the most important figures in the club's history.

Matsola spent his entire professional career with Inter from 1960 to 1977, winning 4 Serie A titles, 2 European Cups, and 2 Intercontinental Cups with the team.

He played a pivotal role in Inter's first European title in 1964, scoring two goals in the 3-1 victory over Real Madrid in the final.

During his career with Inter, Mazzola played 565 matches and scored 161 goals. He also became the top scorer in Serie A for the 1964-1965 season with 17 goals, making him one of the club's most prominent scorers in history.

On the international stage, he played 70 matches for Italy and scored 22 goals, and he was part of the team that won the UEFA European Championship in 1968.

His departure did not go unrecognized, as a minute's silence will be observed in Italian football matches during the weekend in mourning for Inter legend Matzoala, while the club expressed its appreciation for the legacy of a player who remained associated with one shirt throughout his career. Inter also described him as one of the greatest players in football history, not just in the club's history.